by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SCAD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at SCAD was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in writing from SCAD. This makes it the #63 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCAD is $23,970. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCAD, writing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,999 for all writing majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from SCAD. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCAD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in writing from SCAD. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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