We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in design & applied arts at SCAD. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SCAD highly for design & applied arts, placing at #330 out of 637 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Design & Applied Arts Schools 330 of 637 Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Georgia 3 of 19 Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southeast Region 58 of 142
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
In the most recent year for which we have data, Savannah College of Art and Design awarded 163 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
SCAD is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 18% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at SCAD were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 55% 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 master’s in design & applied arts.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 90 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SCAD awarded 120 master’s completions in illustration in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (46%).
SCAD conferred 29 master’s completions in fashion/apparel design in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (83%).
SCAD granted 14 master’s completions in interior design recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (79%).
Undergraduate study is also available at SCAD. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts 643