# Georgia Institute of Technology

Public college in Atlanta, GA. IPEDS ID 139755.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 14% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $12,116 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 94%; beats 100% of GA colleges and 98% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $102,772; beats 100% of GA colleges and 99% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,666 |
| 30-48k | $7,209 |
| 48-75k | $10,818 |
| 75-110k | $15,088 |
| 110k+ | $17,396 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.4 years on average (57% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $102,772 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $28,167 in-state; about $50,593 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $12,058 in-state, $34,484 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,760; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 680–750; SAT math: 690–790; ACT: 30–34 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 52,377 applicants, 8,622 admitted, 3,763 enrolled; test scores required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 14%, ACT 30–34 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 17%, ACT 28–34 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: rigor, gpa, character, state residency; important: essay, extracurriculars; considered: test scores, recommendations, talent, geography, volunteer, work experience
- Early decision: no; early action: yes; waitlist: yes (653 admitted of 4875 who accepted a spot)
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 4.17
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 61.2% of need met; 297 of 1148 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 358 students, average $5,332
- Source: https://irp.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/CDS/CDS_2025-2026_FINAL_R4_03JUN2026.pdf

## Majors (36 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $105,137 | $150,628 | $21,125 |
| Computer Engineering | $93,629 | $128,497 | $25,399 |
| Industrial Engineering | $87,826 | $128,003 | $21,750 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $122,099 | not reported |
| Nuclear Engineering | not reported | $114,772 | $24,879 |
| Electrical Engineering | $86,865 | $111,655 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $73,557 | $106,155 | $23,000 |
| 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 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $76,507 | $99,915 | $28,350 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $52,694 | $95,697 | $26,354 |
| Materials Engineering | $76,488 | $92,260 | $17,123 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,688 | $85,133 | $22,957 |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | $83,012 | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | $82,431 | $21,831 |
| Environmental Engineering | $70,008 | $81,818 | $27,250 |
| International Relations | not reported | $79,264 | not reported |
| Biochemistry | $25,623 | $72,940 | $22,250 |
| Architecture | $48,863 | $71,292 | $28,192 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $40,297 | $65,454 | $24,125 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $19,167 | not reported | $25,375 |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Policy Analysis | $48,383 | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer: median wage $132,960 (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA), $131,010 (GA), $135,980 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $102,020 (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA), $100,620 (GA), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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