Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · Savannah College of Art and Design · Savannah, GA

CIP 50.04

$40,987Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$65,866Median earnings 4 years after

$60,114Median earnings 5 years after

$82,741Median federal debt

151Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design earn a median of $40,987 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,125–$102,485). Median debt is $82,741, about 202% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Savannah College of Art and Design

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Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree$40,980
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Film/Video and Photographic ArtsMaster's degree$37,493
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree$28,418
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Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's degree$23,451
Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree$23,400
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$20,682
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree$20,643
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree$20,532

Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design make?

The median salary is $40,987 one year after graduation and $60,114 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $82,741.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.