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Georgia Tech

Georgia
#229 / #112
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#39
Most Desirable School
Public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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About Georgia Tech

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) was founded in 1885. A component part of the University System of Georgia, today Georgia Tech has five satellite campuses: in Savannah, Georgia; Metz, France; Athlone, Ireland; Shenzhen, China; and Singapore.

Georgia Tech continues to grow rapidly. As of the beginning of the 2019 academic year, the student body numbered more than 36,000, which was an 11.5 percent increase over the previous year.

The university’s programs of study are divided among six colleges: the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts; the College of Sciences; the College of Engineering; the College of Computing; the College of Design; and the College of Business. Georgia Tech Online offers more than 240 different courses and programs for distance learners.

Altogether, the university offers a wide variety of technologically focused course programs (majors and minors), which earn strong national rankings on a consistent basis.

Georgia Tech is associated with two Nobel laureates:

Other notable Georgia Tech connected individuals include the following:

In addition to winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Georgia Tech–graduate Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the US.

Georgia Tech is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

According to Wikipedia, The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university and institute of technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1885, it is part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia; Metz, France; Shenzhen, China; and Singapore.

Georgia Tech's Online Degrees

MS in Technology
Degree Concentrations
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Engineering
Degree Concentrations
  • Computational Science And Engineering
  • Electrical And Computer Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Operations Research
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Analytics
  • Medical Physics
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
PM in Engineering
Degree Concentrations
  • Applied Systems Engineering
  • Manufacturing Leadership
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Georgia Tech Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
44,04816%92%145033

How Much Does Georgia Tech Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$10,258$2,594

How Much Do Georgia Tech Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Georgia Tech, then you can expect to earn an average of $85,900 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Georgia Tech's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
33,68216,22617,456

Where is Georgia Tech?

Georgia Tech is located at 225 North Ave, Atlanta GA 30332-0530

How Safe is Georgia Tech?

Atlanta has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Georgia Tech Known For?

Georgia Tech is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Georgia Tech's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Engineering
#58
World Rank
#67
Historical Rank
#36
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Computer Science
#69
World Rank
#69
Historical Rank
#45
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#193
World Rank
#232
Historical Rank
#74
USA Rank
math Degrees
Earth Sciences
#185
World Rank
#210
Historical Rank
#77
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Chemistry
#214
World Rank
#252
Historical Rank
#78
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Physics
#276
World Rank
#322
Historical Rank
#94
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Biology
#212
World Rank
#241
Historical Rank
#97
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Business
#219
World Rank
#219
Historical Rank
#123
USA Rank
business Degrees
Economics
#390
World Rank
#404
Historical Rank
#139
USA Rank
economics Degrees
History
#282
World Rank
#296
Historical Rank
#143
USA Rank
history Degrees
Political Science
#390
World Rank
#397
Historical Rank
#149
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Psychology
#420
World Rank
#442
Historical Rank
#223
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Communications
#621
World Rank
#639
Historical Rank
#270
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Sociology
#746
World Rank
#753
Historical Rank
#286
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Medical
#690
World Rank
#702
Historical Rank
#287
USA Rank
medicine Degrees

Who Are Georgia Tech's Most Influential Alumni?

Georgia Tech's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Computer Science, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Georgia Tech's most famous alumni:

Kary Mullis
Kary Mullis
An American biochemist.
John Young
John Young
An American astronaut, naval officer, test pilot and aeronautical engineer.
Robert H. Frank
Robert H. Frank
An Economist.
Alexandra Elbakyan
Alexandra Elbakyan
A Kazakh neuroscientist, founder of Sci-Hub.
Katia Sycara
A Greek-American computer scientist.
Gene Spafford
Gene Spafford
An American computer scientist.
Hagen Kleinert
Hagen Kleinert
A German physicist.
Leonard Wood
A 5th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army .
Rosalind Picard
Rosalind Picard
An American computer scientist.
Charles Spielberger
A Clinical psychologist.
Lisa Anthony
An American computer scientist.
Daniel P. Sanders
An American mathematician.

Who Are Georgia Tech's Most Influential Faculty?

Georgia Tech's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Engineering, Computer Science, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Georgia Tech's most famous alumni:

Subhash Khot
Subhash Khot
An Indian computer scientist, (1978 - ).
Jeremy England
An American physicist, researching protein folding and self-replication.
Santosh Vempala
A Computer scientist.
Ayanna Howard
Ayanna Howard
An American roboticist.
Magnus Egerstedt
Magnus Egerstedt
A Swedish roboticist.
Ernest S. Croot III
Ernest S. Croot III
An American mathematician.
Annie Antón
Annie Antón
An American computer scientist.
Mulalo Doyoyo
Mulalo Doyoyo
A South African scientist, educator, lecturer, professor, inventor, researcher in applied mechanics, ultralight materials, green building, renewable energy, and other fields of engineering..
Kim Cobb
Kim Cobb
An American climate scientist and academic .
Ilya Kaminsky
Ilya Kaminsky
A Poet, critic, translator and professor.
Talitha Washington
An American mathematician.
J. Carlos Santamarina
J. Carlos Santamarina
An Argentinian university teacher.

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