by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SCAD ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for film majors, SCAD came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 330 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 297 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in film from SCAD. This makes it the #4 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCAD is $23,976. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,425 for all film students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCAD, film students borrow a median amount of $102,699 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,900 for all film majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the film program at SCAD is $1,373 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCAD paid an average of $891 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,095 | $40,095 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,493 | $17,493 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,224 | $4,224 |
Learn more about SCAD tuition and fees.
Of the 330 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in film from SCAD in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 190 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 13 |
SCAD does not offer an online option for its film bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCAD Online Learning page.
Film majors graduating with a master's degree from SCAD make a median salary of $37,493 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all film graduates with a master's is $31,087.
The film program at SCAD awarded 113 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a master's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 887 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 233 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 161 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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