Game and Interactive Media Design

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#1

#1 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S.

Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna Beach, CA

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$42,896

Median Starting Salary

$55,305

#2

#2 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S.

Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Seattle, WA

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$29,455

Median Starting Salary

$51,847

#3

#3 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S.

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$13,773

Median Starting Salary

$51,847

#4

#4 Best College for Game and Interactive Media Design in the U.S.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$4,914

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, 76% percent of men and 24% 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 Georgia. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Game and Interactive Media Design is $45,300.

Popularity of Game and Interactive Media Design Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Game and Interactive Media Design majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Game and Interactive Media Design majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
33
Female Students
8 (24%)
Male Students
25 (75%)

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