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. Also, learn how SCAD ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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SCAD was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for film 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 #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Savannah College of Art and Design handed out 297 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 93 students received their master’s degree in film from SCAD. This makes it the #4 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,085 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allfilm bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Graduates of the master's film program at SCAD make a median salary of $28,583. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,896.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCAD, film students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all film majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the film program at SCAD is $1,373 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Savannah College of Art and Design.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 297 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from SCAD. About 48% were men and 52% 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, 62% 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 12 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from SCAD. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,069 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 187 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 187 |
| Arts & Media Management | 34 |
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