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."

Engineering Excellence

Georgia Tech's undergraduate engineering programs remain a cornerstone of its national reputation, ranking No. 3 overall, up from No. 4 last year. For the first time, three individual programs earned No. 1 rankings in the same year: biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, and industrial and manufacturing engineering, which has now held the top spot for 25 straight years.

Other notable engineering rankings include:

• Aerospace Engineering: No. 2
• Chemical Engineering: No. 2 (up from No. 3)
• Electrical Engineering: No. 3 (up from No. 4)
• Materials Engineering: No. 3
• Civil Engineering: No. 2

Computer Science Advancements

In computer science, Georgia Tech climbed to No. 5 overall, the highest national ranking in its history. The Institute also earned the No. 1 ranking in mobile/web applications, while remaining among the top 10 in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, programming languages, and theory.

• Artificial Intelligence: No. 5
• Cybersecurity: No. 2
• Software Engineering: No. 3
• Programming Language: No. 10
• Theory: No. 10

Business Program Momentum

The Scheller College of Business held its place among the nation's best, ranking No. 19 overall. Several programs showed strong upward movement, including management information systems rising to No. 2, tied with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Arizona. Accounting came in at No. 40, up from No. 48. Marketing entered the rankings for the first time at No. 36.

• Analytics: Held steady at No. 3
• Supply Chain Management: No. 6 (up from No. 7)
• Production/Operations Management: No. 6 (up from No. 8)
• Finance: No. 34 (up 9 spots)

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. Undergraduate psychology entered the top 40 for the first time, moving up 30 places to No. 33.

*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.