Savannah College of Art and Design's published cost of attendance is $63,627. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $44,858, middle-income families pay around $48,668, and higher-income families pay approximately $52,147.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $63,627 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,630 |
| Room and Board | $18,123 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,061 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,197 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $49,430 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $44,858 |
| $30–48k | $45,198 |
| $48–75k | $48,668 |
| $75–110k | $51,558 |
| $110k+ | $52,147 |
Savannah College of Art and Design's published cost of attendance is $63,627. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $44,858, middle-income families pay around $48,668, and higher-income families pay approximately $52,147. Azimuth ranks Savannah College of Art and Design #1417 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Financial aid reaches a substantial share of the student body. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,148, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $99,784; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,980, median federal debt of $25,148 projects to a monthly payment of about $284 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters within SCAD's visual and performing arts portfolio, projected four-year earnings of $38,867 would stretch that same payment further as a share of income — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Savannah College of Art and Design earn median 4-year earnings of $47,980, placing the institution in the 9.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,561 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Savannah College of Art and Design in the 7.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Savannah College of Art and Design #1283 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Savannah College of Art and Design's concentration in visual and performing arts fields. Design and Applied Arts is the largest program with 694 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,923, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Graphic Communications program graduates 523 students earning $43,058 four years after enrollment, while Film/Video and Photographic Arts delivers median earnings of $41,651 across 330 graduates. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft round out the top programs, with graduates earning $64,076 and $35,177 respectively. These outcomes demonstrate that Savannah College of Art and Design's specialized focus in creative fields translates into solid long-term financial returns for graduates entering design, media, and arts-related careers.
