Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech)
Public four-year university in Atlanta, GA that costs an average of $12,028 a year after financial aid, admits 14% of applicants and graduates 94% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$12,028
Acceptance rate
14%
Graduation rate
94%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$114,210
PublicLarge city18,785 undergraduates
Cost of Georgia Tech
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $29,041 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $12,008 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $35,092 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,996 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Average net price after aid | $12,028 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,687 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,102 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,051 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,175 |
| $110,001+ | $18,187 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Georgia Tech's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 14% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,480 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 680–750 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 690–790 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 30–34 |
| Test scores | Required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $95,424 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $114,210 |
| Rank in Georgia (earnings) | 1st of 54 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 17% |
| Students with federal loans | 16% |
Majors and programs at Georgia Tech
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (35)
Master's degree programs (46)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 149 | $168,099 | $84,506 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5,745 | $166,436 | $21,664 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3,070 | $154,014 | $47,824 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 465 | — | $31,106 |
| Applied Mathematics | 163 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 216 | — | $51,330 |
| Biology | 23 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 85 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 187 | — | $30,750 |
| Chemical Engineering | 39 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 12 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 70 | — | $41,440 |
| Civil Engineering | 164 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 360 | — | $27,346 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 35 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 582 | — | $34,594 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Economics | 56 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 729 | — | $20,775 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 51 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 20 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 15 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 182 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 7 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 31 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 37 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 71 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 31 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 495 | — | $22,159 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 85 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Operations Research | 84 | — | — |
| Physics | 24 | — | — |
| Public Health | 38 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 58 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 40 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17 | — | — |
| Real Estate Development | 28 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 19 | — | — |
| Statistics | 34 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 19 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 72 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 81 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 15 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 2 | — | — |
| Architecture | 8 | — | — |
| Biology | 19 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 30 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 105 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 58 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 56 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 101 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Economics | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 171 | — | — |
| Engineering Mechanics | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 | — | — |
| History | 2 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 52 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 34 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 91 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 39 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Operations Research | 34 | — | — |
| Physics | 31 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 9 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 6 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 16 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 20 | — | — |
| Data Science | 30 | — | — |
| Economics | 8 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 15 | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Georgia
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro | $16,785 | 88% | $59,167 |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega | $14,185 | 68% | $55,822 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta | $12,365 | 55% | $51,903 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville | $10,080 | 96% | $48,736 |
| University of Georgia | Athens | $13,636 | 38% | $77,246 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw | $16,325 | 69% | $62,766 |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton | $11,787 | 52% | $54,320 |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta | $10,804 | 72% | $52,334 |
About Georgia Tech
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 18,785 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | gatech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Georgia Tech's acceptance rate?
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus admits 14% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students average 1,480 on the SAT.
How much does Georgia Tech cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $29,041 a year (tuition and fees: $12,008 in-state, $35,092 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,028 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,687.
How much do Georgia Tech graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $114,210 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($128,965 a year after graduation).
What is Georgia Tech's graduation rate?
94% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 98% of first-year students return for a second year.