Much has been written about the return on investment (ROI) of a college education. Georgia Tech is consistently recognized as a top university for ROI and was ranked No. 1 on The Princeton Review’s list of the best value public colleges in 2026. In the College of Sciences at Georgia Tech, students gain vital hands-on experience working on important initiatives, including finding cures for cancer, advancing climate resilience, creating next-generation medical instruments, and understanding the brain. Experiences like these can help launch successful careers.
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Gain Top Professional Positions
Georgia Tech was ranked No. 1 for career placement by The Princeton Review in 2026. College of Sciences graduates take positions with the nation’s leading corporations, including Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, IBM, Google, Accenture, Intel, and Merck; prominent government organizations, such as the CDC, NASA, and EPA; top professional programs in medicine, law, pharmacy, dentistry, and veterinary medicine; and premier graduate schools.
Graduate with High-Demand Degrees
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports strong demand and significant salaries for science and mathematics graduates. Examples of average salaries include:
- Atmospheric scientist $106k
- Biochemist/biophysicist $130k
- Geoscientist $116k
- Industrial/organizational psychologist $170k
- Medical scientist $117k
- Statistician $116k
Keep Your Costs Low
Georgia Tech offers a number of ways to keep costs low while completing a degree:
- Zell Miller and HOPE Scholarships (Georgia residents only)
- Cooperative education and internship programs
- Financial aid awards and loans
- Federal Work-Study
- Merit-based scholarships and awards
- Undergraduate research awards