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Nursing Science at Governors State University

If you plan to study Nursing Science, take a look at what Governors State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Governors State University is in University Park, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 nursing science degrees were granted at Governors State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Governors State University

Distance learning is available at Governors State University. Among 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Science Rankings at Governors State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Governors State University’s Nursing Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 9
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 7
Best Value Nationwide #20 of 142
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #45 of 55

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing Science graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Science graduates at Governors State University are 89% women (16) and 11% men (2).

Nursing Science Master’s Program at Governors State University

Among the 18 master’s nursing science degrees awarded at Governors State University, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).

Governors State University gender breakdown of Nursing Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Governors State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Black / African American 5
Asian 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing Science majors at Governors State University

Minority students account for 44% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above the national average of 38%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Science Graduates

Graduates of the Nursing Science program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

References

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