Is Savannah College of Art and Design worth it?

Savannah, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Savannah College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Savannah, Georgia (midsize city). It awarded 3,658 degrees in 2024, most often in animation, interactive technology, video graphics; illustration; and digital communication and media.

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Federal context for Savannah College of Art and Design

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Median earnings 1 year after

$25,862

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,980

Median earnings 10 years after

$45,954

Average net price

$49,430

Completion rate

69%

Completions (2024)

3,658

Years to pay back

4.1 years

Students (undergrad)

15,243

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's$23,400$45,923810
Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's$23,451$43,058382
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's$40,139$64,076331
Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's$23,976$41,651244
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's$20,532$35,177136
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's$20,643$41,153134
Apparel and TextilesBachelor's$31,574$55,925132
Design and Applied ArtsMaster's$40,987$65,86687
Film/Video and Photographic ArtsMaster's$37,493$53,99670
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationMaster's$60,278$81,81460
Graphic CommunicationsMaster's$41,411$51,96255
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftMaster's$26,106$47,61755
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's$20,682$26,06446
Arts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementMaster's$53,254$51,40640
Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's$40,980$40,12935

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsBachelor's537
IllustrationBachelor's411
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaBachelor's326
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionBachelor's266
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsMaster's182
Fashion/Apparel DesignBachelor's171
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDBachelor's152
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaMaster's132
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, OtherMaster's128
IllustrationMaster's119

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Sources: federal figures for Savannah College of Art and Design. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.

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