Engineering, Business, and Computing Programs Crack Top 10 Nationwide
Georgia Tech is racking up wins across the board, with the 2025 U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings confirming what many already knew: the Yellow Jackets don’t play when it comes to academics.
From engineering to computing to business, the institute has either held its ground or climbed higher in nearly every category it was ranked. It’s not just a bump—it’s a bold, collective leap that mirrors the ambition, sweat, and brains of the entire Georgia Tech community.
Engineering Dominance Gets Louder
No surprises here—Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering is still crushing it. All of its engineering graduate programs landed in the top 10. That’s not bragging. That’s just the scoreboard.
Industrial Engineering is still sitting at No. 1. It’s been there, it knows the view. Aerospace Engineering? Second place, holding strong with Caltech. Biomedical Engineering? Also second, showing zero signs of slipping.
Civil Engineering got a boost, climbing to second place and now standing toe-to-toe with UC Berkeley. Other key movers and shakers include:
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Computer Engineering: Now ranked fifth, tied with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Environmental Engineering: Moved up to fourth place, sharing the spot with Michigan and Virginia Tech.
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Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering? Both chilling at fifth. No slide, no drama.
For a school with “technology” in its name, you better believe the engineering game is tight.
Business School Plays to Win
If you’ve been sleeping on Georgia Tech’s business programs, now would be a good time to wake up.
Scheller College of Business made a noticeable jump in the part-time MBA rankings, landing in 10th place. That’s up, and it’s tied with heavy-hitters like Georgetown’s McDonough and Minnesota’s Carlson School. It’s a competitive field—and Georgia Tech just elbowed its way into the elite circle.
But the real sparkle is in the specialties.
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Business Analytics surged to third place.
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Production and Operations moved up to fifth.
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Information Systems stayed steady at fifth.
These aren’t flukes. They’re part of a broader pattern of climbing and consistency that’s hard to ignore.
One-sentence check-in: Georgia Tech is making serious business moves, and it shows.
Computing Stays Ruthlessly Consistent
Tech’s College of Computing didn’t just show up—it showed out. The rankings speak loud, but the impact is louder.
Artificial Intelligence hit sixth place. That’s a field with global heat, and Georgia Tech’s right in the mix. Systems remains locked in at fourth, sharing the spotlight with Stanford and Illinois. Not bad company to keep, huh?
Here’s the thing: this college isn’t chasing trends. It’s setting them. With world-class faculty and sharp-edged research projects, they’re building the future, not just talking about it.
And they’re doing it while staying grounded in practical, high-impact training that’s got employers lining up.
Ivan Allen College Shows Up Strong Too
It’s not just STEM making headlines. Georgia Tech’s liberal arts school, Ivan Allen College, is pulling weight in policy and public affairs.
Information and Technology Management held steady at second place. That’s a major nod in an area that matters more than ever. Environmental Policy and Management? Still in the top 10, sitting comfortably at eighth.
A lot of folks overlook this side of Georgia Tech, but that’d be a mistake. These rankings show that the school isn’t just building robots—it’s building minds that know how to run systems, make policy, and tackle real-world problems with nuance and know-how.
Here’s a snapshot of key 2025 rankings for easy reference:
| Program Area | 2025 Ranking | Notes |
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| Industrial Engineering | 1st | Continues long-standing dominance |
| Aerospace Engineering | 2nd (tie) | Shares spot with Caltech |
| Biomedical Engineering | 2nd | Holding strong |
| Civil Engineering | 2nd (tie) | Now neck and neck with UC Berkeley |
| Computer Engineering | 5th (tie) | Rising, tied with Illinois |
| Environmental Engineering | 4th (tie) | Improved rank, tied with Michigan and Virginia Tech |
| Part-Time MBA | 10th (tie) | Notable leap |
| Business Analytics | 3rd | Massive gain |
| Artificial Intelligence | 6th | Highly competitive field |
| Info & Technology Management (Public Affairs) | 2nd | Reaffirmed leadership in policy space |
Reputation Meets Results
There’s something special about consistency—especially when it’s paired with growth. Georgia Tech isn’t just hanging onto past glory. It’s getting better, year after year.
What makes this streak so impressive is the spread. Engineering’s booming, sure. But computing, business, and even policy are making headlines too. That kind of balance across disciplines? That’s rare.
And behind every move up the charts are people: faculty pushing boundaries, students burning the midnight oil, and staff keeping the gears turning.
One sentence, one vibe: the grind is real—and it’s paying off.
