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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

Not Available

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,600 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Governors State University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $37,200 per year
after 7 years $39,900 per year
after 8 years $41,100 per year
after 9 years $44,700 per year
after 10 years $42,600 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Governors State University students who are working and no longer in school is $42,600, which is 24% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$17,250

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

62%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$178 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

48% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your GSU student loan debt, explore your options.

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145336.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026