When the cost of a college degree can exceed $500,000, it’s smart to consider schools with reputations for providing students with the education and experience necessary to thrive after graduation.
And when it comes to the best return on investment, the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta earns top marks for the third year in a row, according to The Princeton Review’s latest rankings.
The publication considered colleges’ ratings in the following categories to determine which schools offer the best value:
Of course, the amount you ultimately pay for your college education may depend less on a school’s sticker price and more on your family’s financial situation. It’s possible for some students to go to an expensive college for free or close to nothing if they qualify for and receive federal or institutional aid.
But with relatively low tuition fees and high median earnings among former students, Georgia Tech offers the best value for students out of the nearly 400 colleges Princeton Review considered. Like other schools known for their academic rigor, Georgia Tech’s focus on science, technology, engineering and math likely contributes to the high salaries students go on to command.
