Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia · Public, a large city · 18,785 undergraduates
Is it hard to get into Georgia Tech?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- EssayRequired
How much does Georgia Tech cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,687 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,102 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,051 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,175 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,187 |
- Room and board on campus
- $13,996 a year; $17,876 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $800 a year
- The school's own grants
- 24% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $13,139
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Georgia Tech students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Georgia Tech graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Georgia Tech students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Georgia Tech?
- Background
- White 35%, Hispanic 9%, Black 8%, Asian 35%, Two or more 5%, International 8%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 8,805 beds
What do Georgia Tech graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2,352 | $128,965 | $154,714 | $19,375 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 28 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 472 | Hidden | $105,949 | $21,250 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 541 | Hidden | $110,533 | $21,875 |
| Chemical Engineering | 314 | $99,320 | $112,523 | $24,125 |
| Civil Engineering | 213 | Hidden | $95,670 | $16,901 |
| Computer Engineering | 328 | Hidden | $136,725 | $18,750 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 296 | Hidden | $120,444 | $20,000 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 94 | Hidden | $91,765 | $21,966 |
| Industrial Engineering | 689 | Hidden | $131,228 | $20,071 |
| Materials Engineering | 112 | Hidden | $104,920 | $20,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 910 | $77,908 | $105,935 | $19,888 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 30 | Hidden | $119,494 | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 743 | $82,156 | $104,709 | $19,500 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 116 | Hidden | Hidden | $15,000 |
| Biology, General | 246 | Hidden | $71,100 | $19,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 197 | Hidden | Hidden | $22,500 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 64 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 37 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 172 | Hidden | Hidden | $22,000 |
| Physics | 110 | Hidden | Hidden | $19,239 |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 25 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 64 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 12 | Hidden | $97,685 | Hidden |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Architecture | 109 | Hidden | $70,176 | $22,000 |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 23 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Science, Technology and Society | 88 | Hidden | $72,797 | $23,875 |
Compare Georgia Tech with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Social sciences