Nursing Practice at Governors State University
If you plan to study Nursing Practice, 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 in University Park, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 2 nursing practice degrees were granted at Governors State University.
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Online Class Availability at Governors State University
Many students take online classes at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing Practice graduates at Governors State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Practice graduates at Governors State University are 100% women (2) and 0% men (0).
Nursing Practice Doctoral Program at Governors State University
Of the 2 doctoral nursing practice graduates at Governors State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at Governors State University, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing Practice graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.