by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Georgia Tech degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Georgia Tech measures up.
Georgia Tech is ranked #552 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Georgia, it ranks #16 of 99 for value.
These Georgia Tech majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 2 |
| Other Computer Software & Media Applications | #1 of 21 |
| Computer Science / Programming | #1 of 21 |
| General Industrial Engineering | #2 of 89 |
| Industrial Engineering | #2 of 89 |
| Engineering | #2 of 89 |
| General Nuclear Engineering | #2 of 15 |
| Nuclear Engineering | #2 of 15 |
| General Materials Engineering | #3 of 43 |
| Materials Engineering | #3 of 43 |
Read the full Georgia Tech value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is ranked #1 out of #100 in Georgia for quality and #16 out of #99 for Georgia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Georgia Tech financial aid page to be sure.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is ranked #552 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Georgia Tech costs about $16,974. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $67,896 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,309 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,116 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,974 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $67,896 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Georgia Tech net price and the factors that affect it.
What Georgia Tech costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Georgia Tech degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $113,236 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,896 | #552 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $48,464 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $113,236 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,896 | #16 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $48,464 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Georgia Tech shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,491 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,083 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,349 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,601 |
| Over $110K | $17,250 |
About 70% of Georgia Tech undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,022 per year. Get more details on the Georgia Tech financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Georgia Tech net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.