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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 affordability and maximizing returns on an investment in a college education. WalletHub ranks Tech #1 in Georgia and #13 among all U.S. colleges for best and most affordable universities.

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 services.
• Georgia Tech is ranked #1 for career placement by the Princeton Review.
• Based on the Career Salary Survey, upon graduation, in AY 2024-25, 72.9% of undergraduate students had been offered a job, and the average starting salary was $93,704 (not including bonus offers).
• More than 1,200 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.