by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in education at GSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #20 out of 36 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GSU highly for education, coming in at #811 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 811 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 35 of 52 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 106 of 224 |
The table below lists every degree level available for education at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
This education field at GSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Governors State University handed out 28 master’s degrees in education.
GSU ranks competitively among schools offering education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #20 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 20 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 45 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 402 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at GSU were White. Approximately 50% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University handed out 6 doctoral degrees in education.
GSU has not been ranked for education at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in education from GSU were women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at GSU are Black or African American. Approximately 67% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in education.
GSU is not yet ranked for education at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in education from GSU were women.
The majority of education graduate certificate degree graduates at GSU were Black or African American. Roughly 50% 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 graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University conferred 2 professional certificate degrees in education.
GSU is not yet ranked for education at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of education professional certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of education professional certificate degree graduates at GSU were Black or African American. Roughly 50% 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 professional certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 39 |