by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GSU as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #475 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 475 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 20 of 23 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 92 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 69 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 340 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at GSU earn a median of $47,452 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GSU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $33,983 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, 17% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were Black or African American. Roughly 42% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 30 |
