Nursing at Governors State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Governors State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Governors State University is located in University Park, IL.
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Studying Online at Governors State University
Online coursework is an option at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Governors State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Governors State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #37 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #53 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #144 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #631 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1041 of 1,918 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #37 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #53 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #144 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #631 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1041 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #37 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #53 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #144 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #631 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1041 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Governors State University
Students who complete Governors State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,132 |
| 2 years | $87,494 |
| 3 years | $91,376 |
| 4 years | $101,307 |
| 5 years | $108,706 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Governors State University take home a median $101,307, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 79% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Governors State University comes in at $27,342.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Governors State University
The Nursing program at Governors State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 21 |
| Nursing Administration | 4 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Science | 18 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.