U.S. median for this major: $46,982.
College Scorecard field of study; 39 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 100% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $63,627. College Scorecard.
SCAD Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Georgia colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses SCAD's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $44,858 | $192,441 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $45,198 | $193,899 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $48,668 | $208,786 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $51,558 | $221,184 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $52,147 | $223,711 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (53% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates 4 years after graduating ($26,064) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024). Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates
Film and Video Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at SCAD, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About SCAD
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,954
- Full cost breakdown · all 20 majors · overview
Related majors at SCAD
- Film and Photography$41,651
SCAD Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians questions
How much do SCAD Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates earn?
Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates of Savannah College of Art and Design earn a median $26,064 four years after graduating and $20,682 one year after. The U.S. median for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates across 18 colleges is $46,982.
How much debt do SCAD Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates of Savannah College of Art and Design is $26,000, about 100% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does SCAD rank for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians in Georgia?
Of 1 Georgia colleges reporting Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduate earnings, Savannah College of Art and Design ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates get?
A common career is film and video editors, with a median wage of $51,280 in Georgia and $75,420 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Savannah College of Art and Design Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/savannah-college-of-art-and-design/majors/audiovisual-communications-technologies-technicians (College Scorecard and BLS data).