Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences

The Master of Science in Quantitative and Computational Finance (M.S. QCF) program at the Georgia Institute of Technology has been ranked No. 8 in the nation among the 2025 QuantNet Best Financial Engineering Programs.   

The M.S. QCF program is an interdisciplinary program jointly offered by the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), and the School of Mathematics. This unique collaboration combines expertise from three disciplines to provide students with a comprehensive education in quantitative finance. Students graduate with the necessary tools in finance, mathematics, and computational techniques to solve real-world financial problems, preparing them for successful careers in the fast-evolving financial sector. By continuously revising its curriculum and adding new offerings in fintech, crypto tokens, and AI, the program ensures alignment with evolving industry demands. 

Distinguished by its ability to drive exceptional career outcomes for its graduates, the program’s Class of 2023 boasts a 100% placement rate within three months of graduation, with 93% of graduates securing positions by the time they finish the program and 89% of the program's graduates employed in the U.S. With an average starting salary of $135,462, the M.S. QCF program boasts an exceptional return on investment. Total in-state tuition cost equates to an average two and half months of post-graduation salary and out-state tuition an average five and half months. 

“We are extremely proud of the QCF program’s success in terms of career outcomes, ROI, and academic excellence,” said Sudheer Chava, director of the M.S. QCF program and Alton M. Costley Chair at the Scheller College of Business. “We will continue to strengthen the program and provide our students with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in the rapidly changing world of finance.” 

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This story first appeared in the Scheller College of Business newsroom.