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 theater programs.
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SCAD is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 304 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 172 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in theater from SCAD. This makes it the #3 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,532 a year. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCAD, theater students borrow a median amount of $106,395 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at SCAD is $1,271 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 172 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from SCAD. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 8 |
SCAD does not offer an online option for its theater 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.
Graduates of the master's theater program at SCAD make a median salary of $26,106. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of theater master's degrees went to men and 69% went 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 887 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 443 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 161 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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