Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Governors State University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Governors State University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$11,320
Out-of-state tuition
$11,320
Average net price
$9,477
Last updated October 29, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Governors State University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$23,076
4-year attendance
$92,304
4-year tuition
$45,280
4-year net price
$37,908
Governors State University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,982 | $14,094 | $749/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,419 | $14,657 | $702/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,856 | $11,220 | $988/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,513 | $12,563 | $876/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $18,292 | $4,784 | $1,524/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Governors State University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $68,781 | ~32 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,988 | ~33 months |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $52,558 | ~43 months |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $46,762 | ~48 months |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $44,130 | ~51 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $41,071 | ~54 months |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $39,670 | ~56 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $39,325 | ~57 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $37,493 | ~60 months |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $36,593 | ~61 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $34,000 | ~66 months |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $33,435 | ~67 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
Governors State University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Governors State University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
52.40%
Federal loan rate
39.86%
Median completer debt
$18,618
Median monthly payment
$197