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. In addition, we cover how SCAD ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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SCAD was ranked #57 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 45 students received their master’s degree in theater from SCAD. This makes it the #3 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCAD is $17,738. This is less than $21,886, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from SCAD make a median salary of $25,021 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,429.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCAD, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at SCAD is $1,271 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to 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, 67% 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of theater master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,069 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 390 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 187 |
| Arts & Media Management | 34 |
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