Georgia Tech Secures Multiple No. 1 Rankings

Georgia Tech continues its upward trajectory in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2026 rankings, released Sept. 23. The Institute moved up to No. 32 among national universities, improving one spot from last year and tying with institutions such as New York University and University of California, Davis. Among top public national universities, Georgia Tech held steady at No. 9, and it achieved No. 1 rankings across several categories.

“Georgia Tech has emerged as a unique case in American higher education — an institution that delivers some of the best student outcomes in the nation while growing at a record pace in terms of enrollment, degrees granted, and research,” said Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera. “I am delighted to see rankings like these recognize Georgia Tech among the best public universities in the nation, and I invite families, students, employers, and corporate partners to reach out and learn more about what we’re doing here.”

Academic Distinctions

Georgia Tech also distinguished itself in areas that reflect the quality of the student experience and support for undergraduates. The Institute ranked No. 16 for Best Colleges for Veterans, maintaining its position from last year, and placed No. 3 nationally for internships and co-ops, underscoring Tech’s emphasis on hands-on learning opportunities. The senior capstone experience held steady at No. 12, highlighting the Institute’s commitment to preparing students for real-world problem-solving.

In addition, Georgia Tech ranked No. 21 in Best Undergraduate Teaching, rising 10 places from last year, and No. 3 in Most Innovative Universities, continuing a streak of top-five placements. 

Science and Math Excellence

Among  universities offering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, Georgia Tech ranks No. 32 nationally. U.S. News & World Report formally ranks only a handful of undergraduate programs in math and science. This year, the College of Sciences' undergraduate program in psychology entered the top 40 for the first time, moving up 30 places to No. 33. 

College of Sciences graduate programs are consistently ranked in the top 10% of accredited programs. The latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School Rankings, published in April 2023, features all six College of Sciences schools among its best science schools for graduate studies. Several specialties also received high marks.

See ranking updates for other Georgia Tech programs here.

*Please note that this summary includes the latest rankings issued by U.S. News & World Report. Not all Georgia Tech Colleges, Schools, and subjects are ranked every year by this organization.