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. In addition, we cover how SCAD ranks in comparison to other schools with graphic communication programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for graphic communication majors, SCAD came in at #4. 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 523 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 395 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 99 students received their master’s degree in graphic communication from SCAD. This makes it the #1 most popular school for graphic communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graphic Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,451 a year. This is less than $25,330, which is the national median of all graphic communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCAD, graphic communication students borrow a median amount of $99,590 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,741 for all graphic communication majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the graphic communication program at SCAD is $1,152 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SCAD was $891 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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.
The graphic communication program at SCAD awarded 523 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 269 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 94 |
| Other Races | 14 |
SCAD does not offer an online option for its graphic communication 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.
Graphic Communication majors graduating with a master's degree from SCAD make a median salary of $41,411 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all graphic communication graduates with a master's is $38,373.
Of the 146 students who graduated with a Master’s in graphic communication from SCAD in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 52 |
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