Return on Investment

A college education is a significant investment, and you should always weigh tuition, fees, and other expenses against future earning potential.

Georgia Tech is nationally recognized for maximizing returns on an investment in a college education.PayScale.com ranks Tech as #1 in Georgia and #13 among all U.S. colleges for providing the best 20-Year Return on Investment. A 2024 Bloomberg report found that Georgia Tech ranked #2 for return on investment among all public institutions in the United States.

A Georgia Tech education will set you up for success on campus and beyond. How?

• Our co-op and internship programs are ranked #3 by U.S. News and World Report.
• The Career Center is one of the nation’s most successful and innovative university career support offices for its recruitment and job placement.
• Georgia Tech is ranked #1 for career placement by the Princeton Review.
• Based on the Career Salary Survey, upon graduation, in AY 23-24, 78% of undergraduate students had been offered a job, and the average starting salary was $88,587 (not including bonus offers).
• More than 700 businesses, industries, and organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad employ Georgia Tech co-op students and interns each year.
• Students have a variety of creative options to pay for their education, including co-ops, internships, scholarships, grants, and loans.

Starting Salaries

On average, Georgia Tech graduates have a higher starting salary than the national average.