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#1 #1 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 129 degrees to students majoring in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Graphic Design, Industrial and Product Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,400 Median Starting Salary $54,861
#2 #2 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Each year, the University of Advancing Technology grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Digital Arts, Computer Game Programming, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#3 #3 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,330
#4 #4 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#5 #5 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI At New England Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 860–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx, NY At CUNY Hostos Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Teacher Assistant/Aide, and Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#8 #8 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC At Wake Technical Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC Annually, Central Piedmont Community College grants about 1341 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX At Collin County Community College District, only two majors are offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Montgomery College Rockville, MD At Montgomery College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Every year, Miami Dade College awards about 457 degrees to those studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#13 #13 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC At Guilford Technical Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#14 #14 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS At Johnson County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA Every year, Gwinnett Technical College grants around 35 degrees to students majoring in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA At Santa Rosa Junior College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#18 #18 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Norco College Norco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#19 #19 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Hinds Community College Raymond, MS Each year, Hinds Community College grants around 1505 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Child Care Provider/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#20 #20 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH Every year, Columbus State Community College grants about 1195 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#22 #22 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Mercer County Community College West Windsor, NJ Annually, Mercer County Community College awards around 177 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#23 #23 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC Every year, Wayne Community College grants about 215 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#24 #24 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA Annually, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College grants around 10 degrees to those majoring in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#25 #25 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC Annually, Western Piedmont Community College grants around 141 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#26 #26 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT Every year, Connecticut State Community College awards about 819 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#27 #27 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#29 #29 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ Annually, Raritan Valley Community College awards around 166 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#30 #30 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY At Finger Lakes Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#31 #31 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Pitt Community College Winterville, NC Each year, Pitt Community College awards around 364 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#32 #32 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#33 #33 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO At Arapahoe Community College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, and Emergency Medical......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#34 #34 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana awards 450 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#35 #35 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH At Stark State College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stark State College awards 164 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#36 #36 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI At Moraine Park Technical College, only one major is offered: Tool and Die Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#37 #37 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ At Bergen Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#38 #38 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Each year, Pima Community College grants around 725 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#39 #39 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC At Sandhills Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#40 #40 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ At Brookdale Community College, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Brookdale Community College awards 321 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#41 #41 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#42 #42 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI Each year, Milwaukee Area Technical College grants about 54 degrees to students majoring in Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#43 #43 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#44 #44 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC At Fayetteville Technical Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#45 #45 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA At Southwestern College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#46 #46 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA At Iowa Lakes Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#47 #47 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#48 #48 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA At Lehigh Carbon Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#49 #49 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
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About Game and Interactive Media Design

A program that focuses on the design, development, and programming of interactive media entertainment, including computer and video games, virtual environments, Internet applications, and other interactive media. Includes instruction in theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, story development, animation, simulation, and programming.

Students majoring in Game and Interactive Media Design can advance up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. On average, 80% percent of men and 20% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Game and Interactive Media Design is has the largest number of granted degrees in North Carolina. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Game and Interactive Media Design is $45,300.

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The highest paying job for Game and Interactive Media Design majors is Special Effects Artists and Animators. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Game and Interactive Media Design can prepare you for is Special Effects Artists and Animators.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

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Female Students

89 (19%)

Male Students

365 (80%)

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