All GSU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,391 | $88,391 | $27,342 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $58,455 | $25,500 |
| Health Administration | $44,498 | $53,227 | $30,291 |
| Public Health | $36,537 | $51,027 | $23,000 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,107 | $50,703 | $36,500 |
| English | $29,580 | $50,426 | $22,520 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $47,836 | $61,223 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration | $44,436 | $59,562 | $20,207 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $43,641 | — | $31,250 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $52,115 | $79,154 | $17,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,567 | $70,895 | $19,400 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $27,071 | $47,475 | $20,340 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,235 | $46,895 | $21,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former GSU students earn a median $58,169 ten years after starting college, more than 48% of Illinois colleges we cover. 22% graduate within six years.
GSU majors questions
How many majors does GSU offer?
Governors State University offers 27 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at GSU?
Nursing graduates from Governors State University earn a median $88,391 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,342.
Which GSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $46,895 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Governors State University overview