by our College Data Analytics TeamIs SVA worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Among the majors SVA offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | #23 of 23 |
| Computer Graphics | #25 of 25 |
| Computer Science / Programming | #25 of 25 |
| Web & Multimedia Design | #33 of 33 |
| Illustration | #59 of 59 |
| Photography | #63 of 63 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects | #65 of 65 |
| Computer Software & Applications | #69 of 69 |
| Graphic Communications | #76 of 76 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #76 of 76 |
College Factual did not have enough data to determine a value ranking for SVA this year.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SVA costs about $66,301. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $265,205 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $78,882 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $57,914 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $66,301 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $265,205 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the SVA net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at SVA shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $51,786 |
| $30K–$48K | $56,500 |
| $48K–$75K | $57,116 |
| $75K–$110K | $63,333 |
| Over $110K | $63,857 |
About 60% of SVA undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,439 per year. Get more details on the SVA financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing a school’s average total cost to other schools of a similar quality. Unfortunately we did not have enough data to determine the value of SVA. See the net price page for more information.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.