Governors State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Governors State University at a glance

• 2,556

  students enrolled

• 1,264

  degrees and certificates a year

• 22%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,329

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,872

• $45,435

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,169

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Governors State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Governors State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Will County, where the college is.

• 257

  open professional jobs

• 35

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  13 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Will County

  2026-09 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $107,799

  median household income

  Will County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to clinical (10 open), engineering (21 open), data & analytics (5 open), security (2 open), product (3 open), finance (18 open).

Hiring most: Ulta Beauty (24), Amazon (21), US Foods (7), Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR (6), RJW Logistics Group (6), GEA (5), Dayton Freight Lines (4), Love's Travel Stops (4).

What they hire for: Operations (81), Sales (34), Human Resources (32), Engineering (21), Finance (18), Clinical (10). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Investment Board of Will County.

• IDES North Chicago StreetJoliet · 815-740-5100 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We are open to the public
• Workforce Center of Will CountyJoliet · 815-727-4444 · Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday 08:30-16:30, Wednesday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 08:30-16:30, Friday 08:30-16:30,

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Governors State University?

Governors State University enrolls about 2,556 students and is a public 4-year institution in University Park, Illinois. It awards about 1,264 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Governors State University?

22% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Governors State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,435 six years after entry and $58,169 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Governors State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Governors State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Governors State University?

257 open professional jobs are listed in Will County, 35 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Ulta Beauty has the most openings.