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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, 78% percent of men and 22% 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 Puerto Rico. 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Game and Interactive Media Design degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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
150
Female Students
33 (22%)
Male Students
117 (78%)
White (75, 50%)
Black or African American (37, 25%)
Hispanic or Latino (17, 11%)
Two or more races (9, 6%)
Asian (7, 5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (3, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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