Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SCAD compares to other colleges that offer graphic communications.
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SCAD is in the top 10% of the country for graphic communications. In particular, it placed #33 out of 76 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Savannah College of Art and Design awarded 539 bachelor’s degrees in graphic communications.
Graphic Communications students who finish a bachelor’s at SCAD earn a median of $48,364 a year. This is lower than $49,241, the median for all majors at SCAD.
To complete a bachelor’s at SCAD, graphic communications students accumulate a median of $26,748 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 40% of graphic communications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications bachelor’s degree graduates at SCAD were White. About 51% 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 graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 276 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 35 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of graphic communications master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of graphic communications master’s degree graduates at SCAD are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% 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 master’s in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 132 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the graphic communications majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
The graphic communications program at SCAD includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 724 |
SCAD awarded 724 completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).