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. Also, learn how SCAD ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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SCAD is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SCAD. This makes it the #5 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,643 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCAD, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $99,800 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at SCAD is $1,201 per month.
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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Of the 109 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from SCAD in 2022, 8% were men and 92% 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, 55% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SCAD fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCAD Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from SCAD make a median salary of $40,980 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from SCAD. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 887 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 443 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 233 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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