Governors State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$58,169
in 2021+35% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 35% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 32% since 2016 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 2 percentage points since 2021
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $3,750 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $4,388 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $4,354 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $4,602 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $4,788 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | $4,864 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $43,100 | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $43,600 | — | — | $7,800 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | $8,250 |
| 2012 | $41,700 | — | — | $9,475 |
| 2013 | $41,000 | — | — | $10,558 |
| 2014 | $39,500 | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $40,800 | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2016 | — | $18,082 | — | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $17,106 | — | $13,030 |
| 2018 | — | $16,265 | — | $14,000 |
| 2019 | — | $17,050 | — | $14,500 |
| 2020 | — | $12,077 | — | $13,750 |
| 2021 | $58,169 | $10,436 | 24% | $14,000 |
| 2022 | — | $9,419 | 16% | — |
| 2023 | — | $9,833 | 21% | — |
| 2024 | — | $9,477 | 20% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,329 | 22% | — |