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Major Programs at GSU

Offered Degrees BS, MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses BS
Total Programs 85
Online Programs 1
Salary after Completing $23,800 - $77,100

Offered Degrees at GSU

Governors State University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. Governors State University offers 85 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree. The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
Offered Degrees and Number of Programs
Governors State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's301
Master's320
Doctorate (Research)20
Doctorate (Practical)10
Doctorate (Other)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate70
Post-Master's Certificate110
Total851
*Salary data is from College Scoreboard

Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practical)Doctorate (Other)Post-Bachelor's CertificatePost-Master's Certificate

GSU Bachelor's Programs

Governors State University offers Bachelor's degree with 30 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
Bachelor's Programs
Governors State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)--
Communication and Journalism [+] 32
Speech Communication and Rhetoric22$29,400
Mass Communication/Media Studies10-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 62
Information Technology31-
Computer Science31-
Education [+] 29
Elementary Education and Teaching15-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14-
English Language and Literature [+] 9
English Language and Literature9$34,800
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 103
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies103$32,300
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7
Biology/Biological Sciences7-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2
Mathematics2-
Physical Sciences [+] 4
Chemistry4-
Psychology [+] 87
Psychology87$27,200
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 55
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies55-
Human Services [+] 22
Social Work22$23,800
Social Sciences [+] 11
Social Sciences--
Economics1-
Political Science and Government6-
Sociology and Anthropology4-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4-
Art/Art Studies5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 95
Communication Sciences and Disorders11-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management22-
Community Health and Preventive Medicine44-
Medical Informatics1-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse17$77,100
Business [+] 135
Business Administration and Management79$39,000
Operations Management and Supervision8-
Accounting48$42,100
History [+] 3-
History3-

GSU Master's Programs

Governors State University offers Master's degree with 32 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Master's degree).
Master's Programs
Governors State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communication and Journalism [+] 3
Mass Communication/Media Studies3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 58
Computer Science58-
Education [+] 64
Curriculum and Instruction--
Educational Leadership and Administration64-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities--
Early Childhood Education and Teaching--
Reading Teacher Education--
English Language and Literature [+] 5
English Language and Literature5-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1
Environmental Biology1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 6
Mathematics6-
Physical Sciences [+] 4
Analytical Chemistry4-
Psychology [+] 55
Psychology9-
Counseling Psychology29-
School Psychology17-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 10
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10-
Human Services [+] 72
Public Administration38-
Social Work34$39,100
Social Sciences [+] 10
Political Science and Government10-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4
Cinematography and Film/Video Production3-
Fine/Studio Arts1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 113
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist18-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management5-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling14$31,400
Occupational Therapy/Therapist31-
Medical Informatics10-
Nursing Administration--
Nursing Science35-
Business [+] 52-
Business Administration and Management33$66,900
Accounting9-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration3-
Management Information Systems3-
Management Science4-

GSU Doctorate (Research) Programs

Governors State University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
Doctorate (Research) Programs
Governors State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Education [+] 7
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services7-
Business [+] 7-
Organizational Leadership7-

GSU Doctorate (Practical) Programs

Governors State University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Governors State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 65-
Physical Therapy/Therapist65-

GSU Doctorate (Other) Programs

Governors State University offers Doctorate (Other) degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Other) degree).
Doctorate (Other) Programs
Governors State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist--
Nursing Practice2-

GSU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs

Governors State University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 7 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Governors State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance--
Education [+] 1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1-
Social Science Teacher Education--
Biology Teacher Education--
Chemistry Teacher Education--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0
Biology/Biological Sciences--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management--

GSU Post-Master's Certificate Programs

Governors State University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 11 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Governors State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration--
Education [+] 0
Educational/Instructional Technology--
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services--
Mathematics Teacher Education--
Reading Teacher Education--
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician--
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor--
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)--
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1-