National university
#9 Colleges with the best earnings for the price in AmericaGeorgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $12,116 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,672 (all students)
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In America
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#9 of 681
- Best colleges for business in America#23 of 1,563
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#9 of 598
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#24 of 1,238
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#37 of 1,829
- Best colleges in America#45 of 1,829
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- Best large colleges in America#7 of 256
- Best colleges for psychology in America#40 of 1,418
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#41 of 1,358
- Best colleges for art and design in America#39 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#44 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#44 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#44 of 1,162
- Best colleges for engineering in America#32 of 749
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#31 of 690
- Best value colleges in the South in America#7 of 153
- Best value colleges in America#31 of 674
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#33 of 693
- Best colleges for economics in America#44 of 788
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#24 of 367
- Most selective colleges in America#55 of 683
- Best colleges under $20,000 a year in America#17 of 197
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#71 of 682
In Georgia
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Georgia#1 of 60
- Best colleges in Georgia#2 of 60
- Best colleges for business in Georgia#2 of 57
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Georgia#2 of 49
- Best colleges for psychology in Georgia#2 of 46
- Best colleges for history in Georgia#2 of 43
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Georgia#2 of 38
- Best colleges for mathematics in Georgia#2 of 37
- Best colleges for chemistry in Georgia#2 of 33
- Best colleges for art and design in Georgia#2 of 32
- Best colleges for engineering in Georgia#1 of 12
- Best value colleges in Georgia#1 of 9
- Best value colleges in the South in Georgia#1 of 9
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Georgia#1 of 9
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Georgia#1 of 9
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Georgia#1 of 9
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Georgia#1 of 9
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Georgia#1 of 9
- Best large colleges in Georgia#1 of 8
- Best colleges for economics in Georgia#2 of 15
- Most selective colleges in Georgia#2 of 9
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Georgia#3 of 9
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.94%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,480 · ACT 32
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,809
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $28,167 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 19,505 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 60% · Women 40% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 15% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 36% |
| Total students | 47,946 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $12,116 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $28,167 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,672 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 94% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 78% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 78% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 85% |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $102,772 |
| Admission rate | 14% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $75 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 14% |
| Average SAT | 1480 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680–750 |
| SAT math | 690–790 |
| ACT composite | 30–34 |
| Test policy | Required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 3% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Industrial Engineering | |
| Mathematics | |
| Nuclear Engineering | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Business administration | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Design | |
| Materials Engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Experimental psychology | |
| Physics | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | |
| International relations | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Architecture | |
| Science, Technology and Society |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology and earth science, Global studies, History, Interdisciplinary studies, Linguistics, Managerial economics, Neuroscience, Public Policy Analysis, Software and media applications.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Engineering | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Physical sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 6% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,608 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 17 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 90%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $87,951IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 45% of studentsBeds ÷ undergraduates; not how many live on campus |
| Nearest major airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)About 10 miles away |
| Town population | 505,268Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | AtlantaIn or next to this city |
| Typical weather | 44°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport, GA, about 7 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.46 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Georgia Institute of Technology’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A+). It ranks in the top 3% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Georgia Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $12,116 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Georgia Institute of Technology?
- Georgia Institute of Technology admitted 14% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Georgia Institute of Technology’s graduates do?
- 94% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $102,772; the median federal debt at graduation is $21,672.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 139755
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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