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Elementary Education at Governors State University

Elementary Education at Governors State University

If you plan to study Elementary Education, consider the program at Governors State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Governors State University is located in University Park, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 elementary education graduations were recorded at Governors State University.

Online Class Availability at Governors State University

Many students take online classes at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Elementary Education Rankings at Governors State University

Use these rankings to compare Governors State University’s Elementary Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #3 of 39
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #17 of 139
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #27 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #75 of 110
Best Value Nationwide #147 of 871
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #443 of 691

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Elementary Education graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Elementary Education graduates at Governors State University are 85% women (22) and 15% men (4).

Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Governors State University

Among the 26 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at Governors State University, 85% were women (22) and 15% were men (4).

Governors State University gender breakdown of Elementary Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Elementary Education majors at Governors State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above the national average of 23%.*

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

Best-Paid Careers for Elementary Education Graduates

Students who finish Elementary Education program at Governors State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

References

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