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Forbes, Niche Rank Georgia Tech Among Nation’s Best Colleges

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Forbes, Niche Rank Georgia Tech Among Nation’s Best Colleges Superadmin Wed, 09/16/2026 - 07:38 Continuing to earn distinction for its academic strength and providing a strong return on investment, Georgia Tech is the No. 5 public school (No. 27 overall) on Forbes’ 2027 list of America’s Best Colleges. Tuition at Tech is the lowest among the top 30 schools on the list. In his recent Institute Address , President Ángel Cabrera outlined that, adjusted for inflation, attending Georgia Tech this year is nearly $4,400 cheaper for Georgia residents than it was in 2019 — a 27% cost reduction. In addition to affordability, Forbes’ methodology factors in graduation rates, alumni earnings, and overall ROI. Ten years after graduation, the median salary for Tech graduates exceeds the national average for other four-year institutions by 73%. Graduation rates remain well above the national average, with 94% of students graduating in six years and 75% graduating within four. “A Georgia Tech education