City Rankings
Best Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia
Top colleges in Atlanta ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 13
Avg grad earnings: $58,248
Top Colleges in Atlanta
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Tech #17 national | $102,772 |
| 2 | Emory University #23 national | $80,137 |
| 3 | Spelman College #162 national | $59,993 |
| 4 | Oglethorpe University #757 national | $55,232 |
| 5 | Georgia State University #806 national | $47,384 |
| 6 | Morehouse College #889 national | $52,889 |
| 7 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College #1443 national | $47,384 |
| 8 | Clark Atlanta University #2085 national | $42,712 |
| 9 | Atlanta Metropolitan State College #2539 national | $33,252 |
| 10 | Grady Health System Professional Schools | $60,726 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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