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Online Video Game Development Degrees and Careers


Few people can argue how popular video games have become. Aside from providing hours of entertainment, modern computer and video games also introduce enthusiasts to practical uses of computer software and computer information sciences. Among the fastest growing career tracks in the computer industry is game design.


A complete mastery of computer information sciences and computer software is a key component to a successful career in game design. Modern video and computer games are not localized experiences, but wide-ranging adventures in which dozens of individuals can participate simultaneously through the use of networked computers and game platforms. Modern game design requires more than just talent and hours dedicated to mastering video games.

Preparing for a degree in game design should include coursework in mathematics, English, graphic design, illustration, communication and computers. In addition, practical knowledge of information sciences, computer software, graphics, animation, programming, networking and other computer related skills are also highly necessary.


DeVry University
A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. Online, evening and weekend classes are available.

Programs Offered:-
  • Bachelor's - Game and Simulation Programming
  • Bachelor's - Computer Engineering Technology
  • Bachelor's - Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Master's-Electrical Engineering
Baker College Online
Baker College Online is fully accredited and offers over 40 programs that will help you earn your Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate degree affordably. Learn more now.

Programs Offered:-
  • Bachelor of Computer Science - Game Software Development
  • Bachelor of Computer Science - Mobile Application Software Engineering
  • Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
  • Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science
Full Sail University - Online
Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy. We have developed our own online learning environment with the aim of being the most people-focused education experience on the web.

Programs Offered:-
  • Game Design, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Computer Animation, Bachelor of Science (Online)
Westwood College
Westwood College is dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, skills and training needed for meaningful employment. Through education, we create opportunities, change lives and impact futures.

Programs Offered:-
  • Software Development: Major in Game Software Development (B)
  • Graphic Design (A)
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

Your creativity is a big part of who you are and where you’re going. To take it, and your future, as far as you want, you need an education that’s focused on developing your talents and putting you on the path toward the creative career that stirs your imagination. A collaborative education at The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, is all about the work, the students who create it, and the instructors who guide them.

The first step is to explore these areas of study, and think about where you fit in an industry that runs on ideas.



Programs Offered:-
  • Game Art & Design (BS)
  • Graphic Design (BS)
  • Graphic Design (AS)
  • 3D Animation (C)
  • Character Animation for Games (C)
International Academy of Design & Technology Online
Turn your talent for design or technology into a viable career at the Academy online. You'll learn from experienced industry pros and gain valuable real-world knowledge. You'll complete your coursework 100% online, at the times and places that fit your schedule. And you'll get the skills and confidence you need to succeed.

Programs Offered:-
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Production
  • Associate of Science in Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.

Programs Offered:-
  • Video Game Design
University of Phoenix

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has locations nationwide, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal and sooner than you might think.



Programs Offered:-
  • B.S. in Information Technology - Software Engineering
  • A.A. in Information Technology/Programming
Strayer University

Continue your education with Strayer University. We offer convenient degree options designed with the working adult in mind — study online, on campus in the evening and weekends, or through a combination of both.



Programs Offered:-
  • MSIS: Software Engineer Management
  • BSIS: Software Engineering Management
  • BSIT: Programming Technology
  • BSIT: Cyber Security Technology
Florida Tech University Online
Tradition. Academic Excellence. Online Convenience.
Thanks to Florida Tech offering intensive degree programs 100% online, students located all over the world have the opportunity to access the same world-class education as those who attend classes on the main campus in Melbourne, Florida. As a Florida Tech online student, you'll experience dynamic individualized relationships with your instructors. Working online with Florida Tech professors and students in an interactive environment provides you with a unique educational experience.

Programs Offered:-
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Computer Information Systems