by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SCAD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SCAD highly for design & applied arts, placing at #299 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 299 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Georgia | 2 of 14 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 of 113 |
The following degree levels are available for design & applied arts at SCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 643 |
| Master’s | 163 |
During the most recent reporting year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 643 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
SCAD is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
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 |
SCAD conferred 413 bachelor’s completions in illustration recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
SCAD awarded 171 bachelor’s degrees in fashion/apparel design recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
SCAD granted 47 bachelor’s degrees in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).
SCAD granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at SCAD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 163 |
