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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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Governors State University
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Governors State University

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

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