by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SCAD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SCAD among the top schools in the country for film, video & photographic arts, coming in at #107 out of 259 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 107 of 259 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Georgia | 3 of 10 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 50 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in film, video & photographic arts at SCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 345 |
| Master’s | 103 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Savannah College of Art and Design awarded 345 bachelor’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
SCAD is among the very best schools in the country for film, video & photographic arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,275 a year. This is below $49,241, the median for all majors at SCAD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCAD, film, video & photographic arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,346, the typical median for all majors at SCAD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,340 | $41,130 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SCAD are White. Approximately 61% of graduates 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 film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 26 |
SCAD granted 267 bachelor’s degrees in cinematography and film/video production in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
SCAD awarded 78 bachelor’s completions in photography in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at SCAD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 103 |
