by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SCAD ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.
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SCAD is in the top 5% of the country for visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #794 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Georgia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 1,189 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SCAD earn a median of $41,441 a year. This is lower than $49,241, the median for all majors at SCAD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCAD, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 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 |
Find out more about SCAD tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SCAD were White. Roughly 56% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 670 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 155 |
| Other Races | 87 |
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SCAD were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 145 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the visual & performing arts majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
This visual & performing arts program at SCAD offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 806 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 448 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 166 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 103 |