More selective than 98% of Georgia colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,167. College Scorecard.
Higher than 100% of Georgia colleges we cover and 98% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 100% of Georgia colleges we cover and 99% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Georgia Institute of Technology acceptance rate & admissions
Of 52,377 applicants, Georgia Institute of Technology admitted 8,622 and 3,763 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1370–1540 on the SAT or 30–34 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Georgia Institute of Technology tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Georgia residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Georgia Institute of Technology costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Georgia Institute of Technology took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Georgia. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,666 | $33,730 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $7,209 | $31,720 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $10,818 | $47,599 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $15,088 | $66,387 | 1.0 years |
| $110k+ | $17,396 | $76,542 | 1.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (57% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($102,772) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $69,256 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Georgia Institute of Technology majors, earnings & careers
Georgia Institute of Technology offers 36 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 13
- Science & Math · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at Georgia Institute of Technology
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $150,628 | $21,125 |
| Computer Engineering | $128,497 | $25,399 |
| Industrial Engineering | $128,003 | $21,750 |
| Mathematics | $122,099 | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | $114,772 | $24,879 |
| Electrical Engineering | $111,655 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $106,155 | $23,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $104,104 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 36 majors
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering$102,415
- Applied Mathematics—
- Architectural Sciences and Technology—
- Architecture$71,292
- Biochemistry$72,940
- Biology—
- Biomedical Engineering$102,755
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$99,915
- Business Administration$106,155
- Business Economics—
- Chemical Engineering$104,104
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering$85,133
- Computer and Information Sciences$150,628
- Computer Engineering$128,497
- Economics—
- Electrical Engineering$111,655
- Environmental Engineering$81,818
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$95,697
- History—
- Industrial Engineering$128,003
- International / Global Studies—
- International Relations$79,264
- Linguistics—
- Materials Engineering$92,260
- Mathematics$122,099
- Mechanical Engineering$99,955
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Neuroscience—
- Nuclear Engineering$114,772
- Physics$82,431
- Psychology (Research)$83,012
- Public Policy Analysis—
- Science, Technology and Society$65,454
- Software and Media Applications—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Atlanta
Overall prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,762. Housing costs 11% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 52 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Fulton County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Fulton County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Georgia Institute of Technology with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Georgia by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 14% | $12,116 | 94% | $102,772 | This school |
| University of Georgia | 38% | $13,936 | 90% | $68,726 | |
| Georgia State University | 55% | $15,931 | 53% | $47,384 | |
| University of West Georgia | 52% | $12,786 | 43% | $49,587 | |
| University of North Georgia | 68% | $9,823 | 37% | $50,135 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Georgia Institute of Technology would cost you $1,820 less per year than University of Georgia, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Georgia Institute of Technology, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$1,514).
- Georgia Institute of Technology gives aided families $1,994 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Georgia Institute of Technology | University of Georgia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,058 | $11,450 | +$608 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $1,002 | −$202 |
| Housing & meals | $12,760 | $11,246 | +$1,514 |
| Personal & travel | $3,200 | $4,678 | −$1,478 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$651 | −$383 | −$268 |
| Sticker price | $28,167 | $27,993 | +$174 |
| Average grants | −$16,051 | −$14,057 | −$1,994 |
| You pay | $12,116 | $13,936 | −$1,820 |
“+” means Georgia Institute of Technology costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Georgia Institute of Technology
What is the Georgia Institute of Technology acceptance rate?
Georgia Institute of Technology accepts 14% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 8,622 of 52,377 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1370–1540 on the SAT or 30–34 on the ACT.
How much does Georgia Institute of Technology cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $28,167 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,116 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $7,666 and families earning $110k+ pay $17,396.
How much do Georgia Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Former Georgia Institute of Technology students earn a median $102,772 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Georgia Institute of Technology graduation rate?
94% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 98% return for their second year.
How long does a Georgia Institute of Technology degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Georgia Institute of Technology costs about $47,599 after grants ($10,818 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $102,772 ten years after starting, $69,256 more than high school graduates in Georgia ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in under 1 year of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Georgia Institute of Technology: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).