The Georgia Institute of Technology has once again earned accolades for its impressive return on investment (ROI) in higher education, as highlighted in The Princeton Review’s latest rankings. This recognition marks the third consecutive year that Georgia Tech has achieved top marks for delivering value to its students. The results reflect the institution’s commitment to providing high-quality education. In part, because of its competitive pricing, it has made it one of the most popular options, per capita, for prospective students.
For academic year 2025-2026, in-state tuition at Georgia Tech is $10,512. Out-of-state students will face a 24 percent higher tuition bill at $33,596. Georgia Tech has an average net price of $13,289 for the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the total cost of attending, after considering financial aid and student scholarships that offset overall costs.
Beyond being the most affordable, Georgia Tech has the highest median earnings for its graduates. Recent alumni earn a median $102,772, making the school a national leader in equipping graduates to land high-paying jobs. This is an especially notable financial result in light of climbing college costs, with some degrees costing more than $500,000.
Many other institutions are making their marks on the nascent landscape of public colleges with high ROI. For example, one of the above colleges has already set their 2025-2026 in-state tuition at $13,602 and out-of-state tuition at $51,204. For the 2023-2024 academic year, this community college’s average net price is $12,840. Just ask the graduates, who are now hustling their way to a median of $80,735 in earnings. One additional institution pegged its in-state tuition at $17,478 and its out-of-state tuition at $55,080 for the 2023-24 academic year. This is reflected in its average net price of $14,979 and that its median earnings are $92,446.
These financial metrics are a great illustration of a larger trend at play, which is public universities need to do more to demonstrate value to their students. The Princeton Review survey found students overwhelmingly happy with the intellectual environment at their school. One student noted that “there isn’t a sense of cut-throat academic rivalry,” highlighting the supportive community at Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech is pleased to have again received this recognition from The Princeton Review. Forbes listed it as one of the “new Ivies” in 2024 and 2025. This designation further solidifies the institution’s reputation as a leading choice for students seeking both quality education and a favorable financial return on their investment.
Georgia Tech ranks high for its academic intensity. Its deep commitment to research and innovation can’t be overstated, solidifying its status as a world-class public collegiate institution. The institute houses some of the most talented students from around the country and world. They are drawn not only by the renowned faculty and outstanding facilities, but by the clear evidence of post-grad success.
As college costs continue to rise nationally, institutions like Georgia Tech are proving that quality education can be achieved without exorbitant expenses. Georgia Tech focuses on affordability and student success. This is a monumental step that can serve as strong encouragement to other public colleges looking to finally fulfill their ROI.