by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SCAD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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SCAD is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 694 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 824 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 245 students received their master’s degree in design from SCAD. This makes it the #1 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,400 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCAD, design students borrow a median amount of $96,530 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at SCAD is $1,162 per month.
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Part-time undergraduates at SCAD paid an average of $891 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 694 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from SCAD. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCAD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 354 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 169 |
| Other Races | 28 |
SCAD does not offer an online option for its design 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.
Design majors graduating with a master's degree from SCAD make a median salary of $40,987 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,217.
The design program at SCAD awarded 193 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 126 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 443 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 233 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 161 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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