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2023 Most Popular Engineering Schools in Georgia

18 Colleges
$70,930 Avg Salary
$26,633 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 6th in Georgia. In fact, 5,301 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Engineering Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Engineering program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for engineering majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus to be the most popular school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Georgia Tech take out is $25,881. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $445, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 18 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Kennesaw State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at KSU Georgia take out is $27,835. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $266.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Engineering Schools in Georgia list. UGA is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $23,436 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $219.

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#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Southern University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Engineering Schools in Georgia list. GaSou is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from GaSou carry an average student debt load of $26,435. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $206.

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#5

Mercer University

Macon, GA

Out of the 18 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Mercer University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Mercer is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Macon.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Mercer accumulate an average of around $25,416 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.

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Savannah College of Art and Design ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Engineering Schools in Georgia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Emory University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for engineering students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#8

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular engineering programs. Oglethorpe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Atlanta.

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#9

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA

With a ranking of #9, Morehouse College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for engineering students. Located in the city of Atlanta, Morehouse is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA

With a ranking of #10, Gordon State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for engineering students. Gordon is a small public school located in the distant town of Barnesville.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,126
West Virginia 990
Florida 9,040
Virginia 5,181
Arkansas 1,082
Mississippi 1,512
South Carolina 2,318
Louisiana 1,832
Alabama 3,927
Kentucky 1,343
Tennessee 2,281

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Majors Similar to Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Petty Officer 3rd Class Declan Barnes.

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