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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, Georgia · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$89,432

Acceptance Rate

17%

Graduation Rate

92%

Annual Tuition

$11,764

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus earn a median of $102,772 ten years after entry — 90% above the national median. Acceptance rate 16.5%, average SAT score 1480, in-state tuition $11,764.

At a Glance

Total Students

18,260

Retention Rate

98%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

19%

Median Debt

$21,672

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,480

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

680–750

SAT Math (middle 50%)

690–790

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

30–34

Institution Overview

Georgia Institute of Technology is a public institution with an undergraduate student population of 18,260. The school has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 16.5% of applicants. The institution boasts high retention and graduation rates, with 97.7% of students returning for their second year and 92.4% graduating. The in-state tuition is $11,764.

Graduates of Georgia Tech experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $87,556, increasing to $89,432 after five years and $102,772 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21,672, and 19.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$88k

1 YEAR

$89k

5 YEARS

$103k

10 YEARS

Top 2% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus alumni earn a median salary of $87,556. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $89,432. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $102,772. The median debt for graduates is $21,672.

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus has a high retention rate of 97.7% and a graduation rate of 92.4%. The school's acceptance rate is 16.5%. The in-state tuition is $11,764, and 19.3% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 2,353 / yr
Median Salary $150,671

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 842 / yr
Median Salary $97,999

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 692 / yr
Median Salary $132,872

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 675 / yr
Median Salary $107,745

Industrial Engineering

Graduates 473 / yr
Median Salary $87,826

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Graduates 368 / yr
Median Salary $103,878

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Graduates 347 / yr
Median Salary $92,940

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 302 / yr
Median Salary $121,795

Civil Engineering

Graduates 238 / yr
Median Salary $80,401

Chemical Engineering

Graduates 232 / yr
Median Salary $85,847

Computer Engineering

Graduates 187 / yr
Median Salary $93,629

Materials Engineering

Graduates 165 / yr
Median Salary $76,488

Biology, General

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $19,167

Architectural Sciences and Technology

Graduates 86 / yr
Median Salary $67,863

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $70,008

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $52,694

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $76,507

City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Graduates 45 / yr
Median Salary $67,972

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $25,623

Science, Technology and Society

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $40,297

Public Policy Analysis

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $48,383

Architecture

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $48,863

Systems Engineering

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $118,944

Manufacturing Engineering

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $118,763

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Campus Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA 30332-0530

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 16.5%.