Evaluating Georgia Tech for veterans has gotten complicated with all the program rankings, salary data, and benefit calculations to consider. As someone who has helped dozens of veterans find the right engineering programs, I learned everything there is to know about Tech – and I’m sharing all of it here.
Probably should have led with this: Georgia Tech offers one of the best values in higher education for veterans – top-5 engineering at public school prices, with graduates earning $100,000+ starting salaries. That’s what makes this school endearing to us – the ROI is unmatched.
School Overview
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Type | Public Research University |
| Total Enrollment | 44,000+ |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 15:1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 17% |
| US News Ranking | #33 National, #4 Public |
Tuition and Costs (2024-2025)
| In-State Tuition | $12,682 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $33,794 |
| Room and Board | $12,500 |
Veteran Benefits
| GI Bill Coverage | 100% in-state tuition (all veterans get in-state rates) |
| Yellow Ribbon | Available for graduate programs |
| Your Cost | $0 for tuition |
GI Bill Housing Allowance
- Monthly BAH Rate: $2,187/month
- Annual Housing Benefit: $19,683 (9 months)
- Book Stipend: $1,000/year
Return On Investment
| Your Investment | $0 |
| Average Starting Salary (Engineering) | $85,000 |
| Average Starting Salary (CS) | $110,000 |
| Top Employers | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing |
Notable Programs
- Computer Science – #5 nationally, $110K+ average starting salary
- Aerospace Engineering – #4 nationally, defense contractor pipeline
- Mechanical Engineering – #5 nationally
- Scheller College of Business – Top-25 MBA
- Online MS in Computer Science – $7,000 total, fully accredited
Veteran Services
- Veteran Resource Center
- Student Veterans Association
- Priority registration
- Dedicated VA certifying officials
- Career services with defense and tech employers
Official Website: gatech.edu
