2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Georgia
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Georgia? Our ranking highlights 141 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated 120 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Georgia
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Georgia. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. About 94% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,323. See the full Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus profile
You'll be in good company at Emory University, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. Emory University posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,280. The median Science & Tech program debt is $19,431. Read more about Emory University
You'll be in good company at University Of Georgia, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $21,792. Read more about University Of Georgia
A rank of #4 makes Herzing University Atlanta one of the top choices in Georgia. Located in Atlanta, GA, Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit institution. About 18% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Graduates carry a median of $34,030 in student loans. See the full Herzing University Atlanta profile
A rank of #5 makes Chattahoochee Technical College one of the top choices in Georgia. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public school based in Marietta, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Graduates carry a median of $9,616 in student loans. See the full Chattahoochee Technical College profile
Piedmont College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Demorest, GA, Piedmont College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,700. Piedmont College Science & Tech students take on a median of $29,975 in debt. Read the full report on Piedmont College
Augusta University landed the #7 spot in Georgia this year. Augusta University is a public school based in Augusta, GA. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,414, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,745. More on Augusta University
Berry College landed the #8 spot in Georgia this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mount Berry, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,486. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,797. Read more about Berry College
University Of North Georgia landed the #9 spot in Georgia this year. Set in Dahlonega, GA, University Of North Georgia is a public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $5,444, while out-of-state students pay about $16,956. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $21,439. More on University Of North Georgia
Spelman College placed #10 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, GA, Spelman College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $31,556. Students borrow a median of $26,397 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Spelman College profile
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Waycross, GA, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,268, compared with $5,836 for out-of-state students. Coastal Pines Technical College Science & Tech students take on a median of $5,812 in debt. See the full Coastal Pines Technical College profile
Covenant College placed #12 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Based in Lookout Mountain, GA, Covenant College is a private not-for-profit institution. Covenant College graduates 70% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $42,040 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,700. See the full Covenant College profile
Georgia College And State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Milledgeville, GA, Georgia College And State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,186, while out-of-state students pay about $29,512. Students borrow a median of $24,412 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Georgia College And State University profile
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #14 spot in Georgia this year. Set in Rome, GA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. The median Science & Tech program debt is $8,492. Get the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College report
Kennesaw State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. This public school is set in Kennesaw, GA. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Gwinnett Technical College is a public school based in Lawrenceville, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,524, while out-of-state students pay about $6,092. Students borrow a median of $18,048 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Gwinnett Technical College report
Georgia Southern University placed #17 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Georgia Southern University is a public school based in Statesboro, GA. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. More on Georgia Southern University
Georgia Military College Milledgeville placed #18 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Located in Milledgeville, GA, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,605 in tuition and fees. Georgia Military College Milledgeville Science & Tech students take on a median of $13,587 in debt. Get the full Georgia Military College Milledgeville report
Middle Georgia State University landed the #19 spot in Georgia this year. This public school is set in Macon, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. In-state tuition and fees average $5,038, with out-of-state students paying around $16,390. Students borrow a median of $26,976 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Middle Georgia State University
Reinhardt University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Waleska, GA, Reinhardt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Reinhardt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $30,074. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,860. Read more about Reinhardt University
University Of West Georgia placed #21 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. University Of West Georgia is a public school based in Carrollton, GA. About 44% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,088, with out-of-state students paying around $17,800. Graduates carry a median of $26,789 in student loans. Read more about University Of West Georgia
Athens Technical College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Athens, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $5,958. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Athens Technical College profile
Georgia State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Georgia State University is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. Georgia State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,091. More on Georgia State University
Devry University Georgia ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Devry University Georgia is a private for-profit school based in Decatur, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 17%. In-state tuition and fees average $17,008. Students borrow a median of $46,807 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Devry University Georgia
Southern Crescent Technical College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Griffin, GA, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Students borrow a median of $17,619 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Southern Crescent Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Georgia
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Mercer University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Mercer University is a private not-for-profit school based in Macon, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,565. Mercer University Science & Tech students take on a median of $32,463 in debt. Get the full Mercer University report
Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Sandersville, GA, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,380 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,948. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,718. Read more about Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Georgia Southwestern State University placed #28 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Based in Americus, GA, Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, compared with $16,572 for out-of-state students. Georgia Southwestern State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $28,245 in debt. See the full Georgia Southwestern State University profile
Lanier Technical College placed #29 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Set in Gainesville, GA, Lanier Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,980, compared with $7,190 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,278. Read the full report on Lanier Technical College
Southern Regional Technical College landed the #30 spot in Georgia this year. Based in Thomasville, GA, Southern Regional Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,007 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,575. Graduates carry a median of $9,086 in student loans. Read the full report on Southern Regional Technical College
Shorter University did well this year, earning the #31 position. Set in Rome, GA, Shorter University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $24,630 in tuition and fees. Shorter University Science & Tech students take on a median of $31,037 in debt. More on Shorter University
West Georgia Technical College did well this year, earning the #32 position. This public school is set in Waco, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,410, while out-of-state students pay about $5,978. Graduates carry a median of $12,651 in student loans. Get the full West Georgia Technical College report
Atlanta Christian College landed the #33 spot in Georgia this year. Atlanta Christian College is a private not-for-profit school based in West Point, GA. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,950. Students borrow a median of $35,131 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Atlanta Christian College
Valdosta State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Valdosta, GA. Valdosta State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 42%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $28,661. Get the full Valdosta State University report
Brenau University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Brenau University is a private not-for-profit school based in Gainesville, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. In-state tuition and fees average $33,757. Students borrow a median of $36,299 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Brenau University profile
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Tifton, GA, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public institution. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College graduates 38% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,268, with out-of-state students paying around $10,588. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,368. Read the full report on Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Albany State University landed the #37 spot in Georgia this year. Based in Albany, GA, Albany State University is a public institution. About 33% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $5,656, while out-of-state students pay about $17,008. The median Science & Tech program debt is $28,158. More on Albany State University
Lagrange College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Lagrange, GA, Lagrange College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Students from in state pay about $35,400 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Lagrange College
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Based in Valdosta, GA, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,480, with out-of-state students paying around $6,048. Graduates carry a median of $10,864 in student loans. More on Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins placed #40 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public school based in Warner Robins, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,448, while out-of-state students pay about $6,016. Students borrow a median of $11,693 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins
Southeastern Technical College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Vidalia, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,400, while out-of-state students pay about $5,968. Students borrow a median of $10,290 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Southeastern Technical College
Columbus State University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Located in Columbus, GA, Columbus State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,898, compared with $17,610 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $28,493. See the full Columbus State University profile
Thomas University landed the #43 spot in Georgia this year. Located in Thomasville, GA, Thomas University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 7% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,640. Graduates carry a median of $28,454 in student loans. Read more about Thomas University
Augusta Technical College placed #44 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Based in Augusta, GA, Augusta Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,282, while out-of-state students pay about $7,492. Augusta Technical College Science & Tech students take on a median of $11,400 in debt. Read the full report on Augusta Technical College
South Georgia Technical College placed #45 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Set in Americus, GA, South Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,992, compared with $7,202 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,423 in student loans. Read the full report on South Georgia Technical College
Dalton State College did well this year, earning the #46 position. This public school is set in Dalton, GA. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $3,336, with out-of-state students paying around $10,656. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $14,955. More on Dalton State College
Savannah Technical College landed the #47 spot in Georgia this year. Set in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,330, while out-of-state students pay about $5,898. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,843. See the full Savannah Technical College profile
North Georgia Technical College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Set in Clarkesville, GA, North Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,330 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,898 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $12,279. Get the full North Georgia Technical College report
Georgia Piedmont Technical College placed #49 among Science & Tech schools in Georgia. Based in Clarkston, GA, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,404, compared with $5,954 for out-of-state students. Georgia Piedmont Technical College Science & Tech students take on a median of $15,716 in debt. Get the full Georgia Piedmont Technical College report
Atlanta Technical College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Atlanta Technical College is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,382, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,655 in student loans. Get the full Atlanta Technical College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 120 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 141 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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