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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Public Atlanta, GA · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
93%
Graduation Rate
$102,772
Earnings (10yr)
$12,116
Net Price
14%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Georgia Institute of Technology has an impressive graduation rate of 93%, showcasing its commitment to student success. This high rate indicates that most students not only enroll but also complete their degrees, a critical factor for anyone considering their future at this institution.

Graduates from Georgia Tech see significant financial returns, earning a median salary of $102,772 a decade after finishing their degrees. This strong earning potential underscores the effectiveness of the education provided, particularly in high-demand fields like engineering and computer science. The school plays an important role in enhancing economic mobility, although specific rates for low-income students are not available.

With a net price of $12,116 and a median debt of $21,672, Georgia Tech presents a financially manageable option for many students. Those who thrive here are typically driven, with a focus on STEM fields, and come from diverse backgrounds. The competitive acceptance rate of 14% reflects the school's selectivity, attracting students who are ready to engage in rigorous academic challenges.

Rankings

How Georgia Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation93%Earnings 10yr$103KNet Price$12KRetention98%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate14%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$8K$0-30K$7K$30-48K$11K$48-75K$17K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%323.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%5745.9%MOBILITY185.77%

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,058
In-State Tuition
$34,484
Out-of-State
$12,116
Avg Net Price
$21,672
Median Debt
14%
Pell Grant Rate
17%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,666
Family Income $0–$30K
$7,209
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,818
Family Income $48K–$75K
$17,396
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$89,432
6 Years After Entry
$94,647
8 Years
$102,772
10 Years
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings
87%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$89,432 6yr $94,647 8yr $102,772 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

185.77%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
5745.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
323.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$126,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.70
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.8%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Research & Teaching

Data: Times Higher Education World University Rankings

#27
World Rank
67.9
Teaching
72.6
Research
83.2
Citations
73.2
International

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

3.812%
Inventor Rate
666
Total Patents
1,348
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 14%
Retention Rate 98%
SAT Average 1480
ACT Midpoint 32
SAT Range 1370–1540
ACT Range 30–34
Full-Time Faculty 90%
Faculty Salary (mo) $15,393
Diversity Index 0.74
First-Gen Students 15%

Top Programs

Engineering 44%
Computer Science & IT 28%
Business & Marketing 9%
Biology & Biomedical 7%
Physical Sciences 2%
Mathematics & Statistics 2%
Social Sciences 1%
Communications 1%