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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 123 degrees to students majoring in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $51,702 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 Computer Science, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $21,148 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#3 #3 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $33,865 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#4 #4 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 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,320 Median Starting Salary $45,330
#5 #5 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 46 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $14,877 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 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, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Teacher Assistant/Aide....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,463 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 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 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $36,714 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,493 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 1485 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,601 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,668 Median Starting Salary $51,847
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 123 degrees to students...view more	100	53%	4	1,230 – 1,430	$51,702	$54,861
University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Each year, the University of Advancing Technology grants about 22 degrees to...view more	86	95%	13	950 – 1,180	$21,148	$51,847
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors...view more	54	97%	6	--	$33,865	$51,847
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, the three most popular...view more	48	49%	2	--	$9,320	$45,330
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred grants about 46 degrees to...view more	35	82%	1	970 – 1,170	$14,877	$51,847
CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx, NY At CUNY Hostos Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	N/A	--	29	--	$5,463	$51,847
New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI At New England Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	73%	18	920 – 1,140	$36,714	$51,847
Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC At Wake Technical Community College, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	--	48	--	$8,493	$51,847
Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC Annually, Central Piedmont Community College grants about 1485 degrees to...view more	N/A	--	33	--	$4,601	$51,847
Montgomery College Rockville, MD At Montgomery College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal...view more	N/A	--	25	--	$8,668	$51,847

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, 81% percent of men and 19% 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.

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.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$99,060	780	7,411	8,017	8%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

#1 Special Effects Artists and Animators

Student Demographics

Total Students

478

Female Students

90 (18%)

Male Students

388 (81%)

White (248, 52%)

Hispanic or Latino (102, 21%)

Black or African American (55, 12%)

Asian (28, 6%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (18, 4%)

Two or more races (12, 3%)

U.S. Nonresident (12, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (3, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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

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1,230–1,430

$51,702

$54,861

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

95%

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950–1,180

$21,148

$51,847

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

97%

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$33,865

$51,847

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

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$9,320

$45,330

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

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$14,877

$51,847

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

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$5,463

$51,847

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

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920–1,140

$36,714

$51,847

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

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$8,493

$51,847

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

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$4,601

$51,847

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

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$8,668

$51,847

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