by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SCAD compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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SCAD is in the top 10% of the country for design & applied arts. Specifically, it ranked #243 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Savannah College of Art and Design awarded 643 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SCAD report a median salary of $40,318 a year. This is lower than $49,241, the median for all majors at SCAD.
To complete a bachelor’s at SCAD, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,346, the typical median for all majors at SCAD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,340 | $41,130 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
Learn more about SCAD tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SCAD are White. Approximately 50% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 321 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 113 |
| Other Races | 47 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at SCAD were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 55% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 90 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
The design & applied arts program at SCAD includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 533 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 200 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 47 |
| Interior Design | 26 |
SCAD awarded 533 degrees in illustration recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
SCAD awarded 200 completions in fashion/apparel design in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (38%).
SCAD conferred 47 completions in design and visual communications, general recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).
SCAD conferred 26 completions in interior design in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (54%). Some of these were earned through distance education.