Academic Excellence
- Georgia Tech is ranked No. 4 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs. All of our undergraduate engineering programs rank in the top 4, and all of our graduate engineering programs rank in the top 10. (Source: U.S. News & World Report)
- Scheller College of Business ranks No. 18 among all Undergraduate Business Programs — with several programs featured in the top 10. Analytics (No. 3), quantitative analysis (No. 7), and management information systems (No. 4) are among the standout areas. Scheller College of Business also ranks No. 10 for their Part-Time MBA (Source: U.S. News & World Report).
- Computer Science ranks No. 7 by U.S. News & World Report's Undergraduate Program Rankings, No. 6 by U.S. News & World Report's Graduate School Rankings, No. 17 by Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and No. 28 in The Guardian's QS World University Rankings.
- In the category of Statistics and Operational Research, Georgia Tech ranks No. 9 in The Guardian's QS World University Rankings. Our graduate urban planning program is ranked No. 6 in the U.S. and No. 2 in Big City Programs by Planetizen.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Georgia Tech is ranked No. 2 in Most Innovative Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
- The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is recognized by Forbes magazine as one of 12 incubators “changing the world.” Founded in 1980, ATDC is the oldest technology incubator in the U.S. with more than $12 billion in revenue generated by Georgia companies.
- Georgia Tech Research Corporation is No. 38 on the list of Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents.
Return on Investment
- According to the July 2022 U.S. Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes project:
- Georgia Tech had the highest earnings of all USG colleges for baccalaureate graduates at one ($43,579), five ($61,200), and 10 years ($74,633) after graduation.
- Computer and Information Services graduates had the highest average salaries at $73,936 one year after graduation, $94,314 five years after graduation, and $124,663 10 years after graduation.
- 54% of Georgia Tech baccalaureate graduates still work in the state of Georgia five years after graduating.
- Georgia Tech ranks highest among public universities in Georgia for 20-year net present value (NPV), at $958,000, and is ranked No. 20 at the 20-year mark out of all 4,500 schools listed in the 2022 Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce College Scorecard. The NPV calculation considers costs, future salaries, investing, and earning a specific amount of money.
- Georgia Tech is ranked No. 1 in Career Placement and No. 4 for Internships by The Princeton Review and ranked No. 13 for Best U.S. Universities by WalletHub. ·
- PayScale.com ranks Tech as No. 1 in Georgia and No. 13 among all U.S. colleges for providing the best 20-Year Return on Investment.
- Our co-op and internship programs are ranked No. 3 by U.S. News and World Report.
- Scheller College of Business' careers service is ranked No. 2 by Financial Times MBA Rankings.
- More than 700 businesses, industries, and organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad employ Georgia Tech co-op students and interns each year.
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Research Leadership
- Georgia Tech is one of the South’s largest industrial and engineering research agencies.
- The Institute plays a leading role in the Georgia Research Alliance, a centerpiece of the state’s economic development strategy.
- Research is conducted for industry and government by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, various academic schools and departments, and more than 100 interdisciplinary research units.
- U.S. News and World Report ranks us at No. 8 for Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects, and No. 12 for Senior Capstone Projects.
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Campus & Athletics
- Georgia Tech's beautiful 400-acre, tree-lined campus is located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia.
- We are ranked among the Top 50 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review.
- Our strong work ethic is balanced by a collegiate atmosphere incorporating sports, campus traditions, more than 500 student organizations, and more than 50 Greek organizations.
- Our NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program is one of the oldest and most renowned in the country, and Tech students are passionate cheerleaders for their beloved Yellow Jackets, who compete in 17 different sports.
- For the larger student body, Tech's 20 intramural sports, 40 competitive sports clubs, and one of the best outdoor recreation programs in the country offer year-round action.
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Diversity
- The Institute is consistently rated among the top universities in the nation for graduation of underrepresented minorities in engineering, physical sciences, and architecture and planning.
- With more than 60 chartered student organizations exploring religious, racial, sexual, and ethnic identity (but open to all), our students find a way to celebrate, strengthen, and share their part of the robust cultural melting pot that thrives in our community.
Undergraduate Rankings
2025 Edition of U.S. News & World Report
(Ranked in 2024)
Overall
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 2 | Most Innovative Universities |
| 3 | Co-op and Internship Programs |
| 8 | Undergraduate Research / Creative Projects |
| 9 | Top Public Universities |
| 12 | Senior Capstone Projects |
| 16 | Best Colleges for Veterans |
| 31 | Best Undergraduate Teaching |
| 33 | National Universities |
| 92 | Best Value Universities |
Undergraduate Business
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
18 | Best Undergraduate Business Program |
| 3 | Business Analytics |
| 4 | Management Information Systems |
| 7 | Quantitative Analysis |
| 7 | Supply Chain Management / Logistics |
| 8 | Production / Operations Management |
Undergraduate Computing
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
7 | Best Computer Science Program |
| 2 | Mobile / Web Applications |
| 2 | Cybersecurity |
| 2 | Software Engineering |
| 4 | Computer Systems |
| 4 | Data Analytics / Data Science |
| 4 | Game / Simulation Development |
| 5 | Artificial Intelligence |
| 10 | Theory |
| 10 | Programming Languages |
Undergraduate Engineering
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
4 | Best Undergraduate Engineering Program |
| 1 | Civil Engineering |
| 1 | Industrial / Systems Manufacturing Engineering |
| 2 | Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering |
| 2 | Biomedical Engineering |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 3 | Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Environmental / Environmental Health Engineering |
| 3 | Materials Science & Engineering |
| 4 | Computer Engineering |
| 4 | Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering |
Undergraduate Liberal Arts
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 51 | Economics |
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Graduate Rankings
2026 Edition of U.S. News & World Report
(Ranked in 2025)
Graduate Business
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 21 | Graduate Business Program |
| 3 | Business Analytics |
| 5 | Information Systems |
| 5 | Production / Operations |
| 10 | Part-Time MBA |
| 11 | Supply Chain / Logistics |
Graduate Computing
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 6 | Computer Science |
| 4 | Systems |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence |
| 12 | Theory |
| 13 | Programming Language |
Graduate Engineering
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
4 | Best Graduate Engineering School |
| 1 | Industrial Engineering |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineering |
| 2 | Biomedical Engineering |
| 2 | Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Environmental Engineering |
| 5 | Chemical Engineering |
| 5 | Computer Engineering |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 6 | Electrical Engineering |
| 7 | Materials Science & Engineering |
| 9 | Nuclear Engineering |
Graduate Liberal Arts
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 2 | Information and Technology Management |
| 8 | Environmental Policy and Management |
| 26 | Public Policy Analysis |
| 49 | Public Affairs |
Graduate Mathematics and Sciences*
*The following math and science rankings are from the 2025 edition. Georgia Tech was not reviewed in these categories for the 2026 edition.
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 20 | Mathematics Graduate Science Programs |
| 5 | Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics |
| 16 | Applied Math |
| 20 | Analysis |
| 20 | Chemistry |
| 21 | Physics |
| 37 | Biology |
| 33 | Earth Sciences |
Graduate Psychology
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 39 | Psychology |