All Georgia Institute of Technology majors by area
- 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
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $93,629 | $128,497 | $25,399 |
| Industrial Engineering | $87,826 | $128,003 | $21,750 |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | $114,772 | $24,879 |
| Electrical Engineering | $86,865 | $111,655 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $85,847 | $104,104 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $74,562 | $102,755 | $22,750 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $79,300 | $102,415 | $22,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,862 | $99,955 | $27,000 |
| Materials Engineering | $76,488 | $92,260 | $17,123 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,688 | $85,133 | $22,957 |
| Environmental Engineering | $70,008 | $81,818 | $27,250 |
| Architecture | $48,863 | $71,292 | $28,192 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $122,099 | — |
| Physics | — | $82,431 | $21,831 |
| Biochemistry | $25,623 | $72,940 | $22,250 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biology | $19,167 | — | $25,375 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $73,557 | $106,155 | $23,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $105,137 | $150,628 | $21,125 |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $52,694 | $95,697 | $26,354 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $76,507 | $99,915 | $28,350 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Georgia Institute of Technology students earn a median $102,772 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Georgia colleges we cover. 94% graduate within six years.
Georgia Institute of Technology majors questions
How many majors does Georgia Institute of Technology offer?
Georgia Institute of Technology offers 36 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Georgia Institute of Technology?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology earn a median $150,628 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,125.
Which Georgia Institute of Technology majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Science, Technology and Society graduates earn the least: a median $65,454 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Georgia Institute of Technology overview