What’s the Ivan Allen Advantage?
Studying the liberal arts at a world-class, technology-focused institution creates rare advantages. Our students leave prepared not only to lead across disciplines and global teams but also to use technology to solve problems and improve lives.
At Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, our students work alongside engineers, scientists, and programmers. They intern at the U.N., Google, the State Department, and startups. And they graduate prepared not just for jobs — but for real impact.
ROI Advantage
Georgia Tech liberal arts graduates earn significantly more over their lifetimes than peers from traditional liberal arts programs at other public research universities in Georgia — sometimes over $1 million more.
Data from Georgia’s Departments of Education and Labor show that this trend holds whether graduates stay in Georgia or leave the state. Our students are better positioned for the careers and challenges of tomorrow.
- Trend holds whether graduates stay in Georgia or leave
- Strong foundation for tomorrow’s careers and challenges
- Backed by Georgia education and labor data
Learning Advantage
Ivan Allen College courses consistently receive the highest ratings across Georgia Tech in Course Instruction Opinion Surveys (CIOS). Students of all majors report high satisfaction with both content and instruction.
Many alumni, regardless of major, say their most memorable professor was from Ivan Allen College — not just because of what they taught, but how they mentored and inspired.
- Faculty who mentor, engage, and empower students
- Explore interests and apply them to real-world challenges
- Memorable instruction that makes a difference
Future Advantage
Ivan Allen College students graduate with “future-proof” skills that help them thrive in an ever-changing world. Our focus on communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning sets students up for success in any field.
Whether majoring in the liberal arts or supplementing a STEM degree, students gain the flexibility and insight to lead with confidence.
- Future-proof communication and problem-solving skills
- Liberal arts foundation with science and tech fluency
- Prepares students in any major to lead and adapt
Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College Graduates Earn More:
Median Salaries for Undergraduates and Graduates *
*Data are from Your Future Earnings, USG, retrieved on September 22, 2025. Georgia Tech was compared to all top public research institutions in Georgia where comparisons are available, specifically the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Augusta University.
My liberal arts education at Georgia Tech gave me the blueprint for weaving the technical and the feeling. I learned how to navigate complex systems, communicate across differences, and lead with rigor and heart. Liberal arts gave me the tools to hold nuance, see patterns, and build bridges between people, ideas, and different perspectives. Most importantly, IAC taught me how to ask better questions. That’s the beginning of any relationship or story.
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