by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #29 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GSU highly for psychology, placing at #673 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 673 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Illinois | 27 of 46 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 86 of 200 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 49 |
This psychology field at GSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 82 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 43 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
GSU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #29 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 29 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 110 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 727 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at GSU report a median salary of $49,732 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GSU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $25,375 in student loans. This is higher than $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 49 |
