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 |