Best Engineering Programs in Georgia (2026)
Engineering programs in Georgia range from research-focused public flagships to applied-engineering programs at smaller schools. The list below is ranked by engineering program strength, ABET accreditation, graduate earnings, and net price.
#1
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$12,116/yr
Median Earnings
$102,772
Grad Rate
93%
Engineering Share
44.5%
#2
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Net Price
$13,936/yr
Median Earnings
$68,726
Grad Rate
89%
Engineering Share
4.7%
#3
Mercer University
Macon, GA
Net Price
$23,847/yr
Median Earnings
$58,354
Grad Rate
72%
Engineering Share
9.6%
#4
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
Net Price
$15,048/yr
Median Earnings
$57,552
Grad Rate
50%
Engineering Share
12.2%
#5
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
Net Price
$49,430/yr
Median Earnings
$45,954
Grad Rate
70%
Engineering Share
2.6%
#6
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Net Price
$15,267/yr
Median Earnings
$53,236
Grad Rate
53%
Engineering Share
6.8%
#7
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$19,509/yr
Median Earnings
$55,232
Grad Rate
54%
Engineering Share
2.0%
#8
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$39,013/yr
Median Earnings
$52,889
Grad Rate
56%
Engineering Share
1.9%
#9
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Net Price
$13,787/yr
Median Earnings
$48,472
Grad Rate
49%
Engineering Share
0.5%
#10
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA
Net Price
$20,599/yr
Median Earnings
$49,130
Grad Rate
44%
Engineering Share
1.4%
#11
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Net Price
$10,945/yr
Median Earnings
$49,361
Grad Rate
42%
Engineering Share
0.2%
#12
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
Net Price
$13,115/yr
Median Earnings
$44,544
Grad Rate
42%
Engineering Share
1.0%
#13
Andrew College
Cuthbert, GA
Net Price
$21,823/yr
Median Earnings
$38,475
Grad Rate
30%
Engineering Share
2.9%
#14
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
Net Price
$8,105/yr
Median Earnings
$37,871
Grad Rate
19%
Engineering Share
1.5%
Why a Engineering degree?
Engineering bachelor's degrees consistently top the federal earnings data for new graduates. ABET-accredited programs are the standard requirement for licensure and most engineering jobs.
Common career paths: Mechanical Engineer · Civil Engineer · Electrical Engineer · Biomedical Engineer · Environmental Engineer
Typical starting salary range: $72,000–$110,000
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