by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SCAD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SCAD highly for drama & theater arts, coming in at #230 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 230 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Georgia | 2 of 10 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level available for drama & theater arts at SCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 134 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
SCAD is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SCAD earn a median of $32,634 a year. This is lower than $49,241, the median for all majors at SCAD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCAD, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount 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 |
Learn more about SCAD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SCAD are White. Approximately 66% 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 drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
SCAD conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
SCAD awarded 37 bachelor’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
SCAD conferred 12 bachelor’s completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SCAD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
