Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ROI Analysis
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$47,056
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$54,432/yr
above high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
0.9 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
2213%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Georgia Institute of Technology graduates earn a median of $87,556. The median debt for graduates is $21,672. The average in-state tuition is $11,764.
Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $89,432. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $102,772. 19.3% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$11,764
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,672
Median Earnings (5yr)
$89,432
Graduation Rate
92%
Receive Financial Aid
19%
Avg Aid Amount
N/A
Program-Level ROI
| Program | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $164,999 | 5425% |
| Mechanical Engineering | $103,362 | 2806% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $155,081 | 5004% |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $125,290 | 3738% |
| Industrial Engineering | $101,070 | 2708% |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $111,895 | 3168% |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $89,405 | 2212% |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $0 | N/A |
| Civil Engineering | $91,588 | 2305% |
| Chemical Engineering | $92,771 | 2355% |
| Computer Engineering | $106,200 | 2926% |
| Materials Engineering | $79,346 | 1785% |
Peer Comparison
2213%
20yr ROI
1899%
20yr ROI
3137%
20yr ROI
1158%
20yr ROI
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
Frequently Asked Questions
Methodology
ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).
The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.