Design & Applied Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Savannah College of Art and Design. Get started with the following essential facts.
Savannah College of Art and Design sits in Savannah, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 806 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Savannah College of Art and Design.
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Online & Distance Learning at Savannah College of Art and Design
Distance learning is available at Savannah College of Art and Design. Of 18,550 students, 1,798 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,854 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Savannah College of Art and Design
Use these rankings to compare Savannah College of Art and Design’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 128 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #432 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #586 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design
Those who finish Savannah College of Art and Design’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,742 |
| 2 years | $30,160 |
| 3 years | $34,974 |
| 4 years | $40,318 |
| 5 years | $45,396 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design report median earnings of $40,318, compared with $49,241 for all Savannah College of Art and Design graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Savannah College of Art and Design, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Savannah College of Art and Design are 81% women (651) and 19% men (155).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Savannah College of Art and Design
Among the 643 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Savannah College of Art and Design, 81% were women (518) and 19% were men (125).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Savannah College of Art and Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 321 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 50 |
| Black / African American | 59 |
| Asian | 53 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 113 |
| Unknown | 40 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Savannah College of Art and Design, below the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Savannah College of Art and Design
Among the 163 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Savannah College of Art and Design, 82% were women (133) and 18% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Savannah College of Art and Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 90 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 15% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Savannah College of Art and Design, below the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Savannah College of Art and Design
This Design & Applied Arts program at Savannah College of Art and Design offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 47 |
| Fashion Design | 200 |
| Interior Design | 26 |
| Illustration | 533 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Savannah College of Art and Design go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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