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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual & performing arts majors, SCAD came in at #23. 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 1305 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 1,391 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 476 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SCAD. This makes it the #2 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 1,305 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SCAD, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 121 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 698 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 254 |
| Other Races | 53 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. SCAD does offer online classes in its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCAD Online Learning page.
Of the 423 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SCAD, about 26% were men and 74% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 216 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 887 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 443 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 233 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 161 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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