Game & Interactive Media Design programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for game & interactive media design students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the best game & interactive media design schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Collin County Community College District is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in game & interactive media design. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public university. There were roughly 40 game & interactive media design students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year. Students who receive their game & interactive media design degree from Collin County Community College District earn around $33,456 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,900.
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Johnson County Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in game & interactive media design, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Overland Park. About 13 game & interactive media design degrees were awarded at Johnson County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the game & interactive media design program make about $32,030 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,625.
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A rank of #3 makes New England Institute Of Technology one of the top schools for game & interactive media design. Located in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 27 game & interactive media design students who graduated with this degree at New England Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, game & interactive media design degree recipients from New England Institute Of Technology generally make around $26,282. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Bergen Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in game & interactive media design, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a large public university. About 14 game & interactive media design degrees were awarded at Bergen Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their game & interactive media design degree from Bergen Community College earn around $51,280 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,720.
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Mesa Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in game & interactive media design, ranking #5. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. Mesa Community College awarded about 16 game & interactive media design degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, game & interactive media design degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
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Moorpark College came in at #6 for game & interactive media design this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. Moorpark College awarded about 24 game & interactive media design degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the game & interactive media design program make about $105,599 in their early career. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans.
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Wake Technical Community College placed #7 among the best game & interactive media design schools. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 57 game & interactive media design students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, game & interactive media design degree recipients from Wake Technical Community College generally make around $32,153. Students borrow a median of $13,414 to complete this degree.
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Utah Valley University earned the #8 position for game & interactive media design this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 game & interactive media design degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Students who receive their game & interactive media design degree from Utah Valley University earn around $31,888 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,057.
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Central Piedmont Community College earned the #9 position for game & interactive media design this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Charlotte. Central Piedmont Community College awarded about 45 game & interactive media design degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the game & interactive media design program make about $30,979 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,861.
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Foothill College came in at #10 for game & interactive media design this year. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. About 15 game & interactive media design degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Game & Interactive Media Design graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree.
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Miami Dade College placed #11 among the best game & interactive media design schools. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. About 27 game & interactive media design degrees were awarded at Miami Dade College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, game & interactive media design degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $30,466. Typical student debt for the program is $11,967.
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Columbus State Community College landed the #12 spot for game & interactive media design this year. Columbus State Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. There were roughly 23 game & interactive media design students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete this degree.
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Guilford Technical Community College landed the #13 spot for game & interactive media design this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Jamestown. About 13 game & interactive media design degrees were awarded at Guilford Technical Community College in the most recent year. Game & Interactive Media Design graduates of Guilford Technical Community College earn a median of $24,827 early in their careers. Guilford Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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Paradise Valley Community College placed #14 among the best game & interactive media design schools. Paradise Valley Community College is a large public school located in the city of Phoenix. There were roughly 11 game & interactive media design students who graduated with this degree at Paradise Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, game & interactive media design degree recipients from Paradise Valley Community College generally make around $71,136. Paradise Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $14,204 in student loans.
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Cuny Hostos Community College earned the #15 position for game & interactive media design this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Hostos Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 32 game & interactive media design degrees were awarded at Cuny Hostos Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the game & interactive media design program make about $12,863 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,007.
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Mt Hood Community College landed the #16 spot for game & interactive media design this year. Set in the suburb of Gresham, Mt Hood Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 11 game & interactive media design students who graduated with this degree at Mt Hood Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, game & interactive media design degree recipients from Mt Hood Community College generally make around $53,948. Students borrow a median of $18,767 to complete this degree.
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Montgomery College came in at #17 for game & interactive media design this year. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 11 game & interactive media design students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their game & interactive media design degree from Montgomery College earn around $24,833 in the first couple years of their career. Montgomery College graduates carry a median of $11,230 in student loans.
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Norco College earned the #18 position for game & interactive media design this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Norco. Norco College awarded about 10 game & interactive media design degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $8,203 to complete this degree.
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University Of Advancing Technology came in at #19 for game & interactive media design this year. Set in the city of Tempe, University Of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit institution. About 27% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 game & interactive media design students who graduated with this degree at University Of Advancing Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their game & interactive media design degree from University Of Advancing Technology earn around $30,640 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,895 to complete this degree.
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National University College Bayamon came in at #20 for game & interactive media design this year. Set in the city of Bayamon, National University College Bayamon is a very large private for-profit institution. About 27% of students finish within six years. National University College Bayamon awarded about 18 game & interactive media design degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, game & interactive media design degree recipients from National University College Bayamon generally make around $9,509. National University College Bayamon graduates carry a median of $5,750 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
