Mechanical Engineering was the first degree granting program when Georgia Tech opened its doors for classes in 1888. The first bachelor's degrees were granted in 1890. Today, the Woodruff School is one of the largest producers of bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering in the country.

The Woodruff School offers the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering (B.S.N.R.E.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Regional Engineering (RME)
  • Master of Science (M.S.), an undesignated degree
  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.)
  • Master of Science in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering (M.S.N.E.)
  • Master of Science in Medical Physics (M.S.M.P.)
  • Master of Science in Paper Science and Engineering (M.S.PSE)
  • Master of Science in Bioengineering (M.S.BioE)
  • Doctor of Philosophy