by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SCAD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SCAD among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #319 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 319 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Georgia | 6 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 of 204 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at SCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 330 |
| Master’s | 136 |
This communication & journalism area of study at SCAD breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 466 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 330 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
SCAD is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at SCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,619 a year. This is above $49,241, the median for all majors at SCAD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCAD, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,346, the typical median for all majors at SCAD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,340 | $41,130 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
Read more about SCAD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 22% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SCAD were White. About 53% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 174 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SCAD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 136 |
