It’s no secret: one of the best college in the entire U.S. is right here in Atlanta. Georgia Tech consistently ranks among the best in the nation, even earning a coveted spot on Forbes’ list of 10 public universities that rank as ‘New Ivies’. And now, Georgia Tech just added a new accolade to its already long list of titles.
Georgia Tech just ranked as 5-star school on Money Magazine’s list of ‘the Best Colleges in America.’ This makes it one of only 17 schools in the country to earn a 5-star ranking, and the only school in Georgia with this ranking.
Money Magazine states,
Georgia Tech gets results. The school has a graduation rate of 92%, and alums go on to earn median salaries of nearly $120,000 a few years after earning their degree.
The list also include other top notch schools like:
- MIT
- Princeton University
- Stanford University
- Univesrity of California: Berkeley, Irvine, San Diego
- Yale
How did Money Magazine come ups with this ranking?
Money Magazine’s 2026 ‘Best Colleges’ list evaluates four-year colleges on 25 metrics, including:
- graduation rates
- cost of tuition
- financial aid
- student debt
- alumni salaries
- to help families find schoo
And so much more. You can read all about the entire methodology on their website, here.
Money Magazine also states,
There’s no single ‘best’ college for every student, but our star ratings can help you compare affordable colleges, discover standout schools and build a college list that fits your budget.
It’s no surprise at all that Georgia Tech ranks among the very best universities in the country. We’re thrilled to have such an institution right here in our city.