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Which Massachusetts colleges have game design degree programs?
| College | City |
|---|---|
| Becker College | Worcester |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg |
| Hampshire College | Amherst |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge |
| Northeastern University | Boston |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester |
Below is a list of Massachusetts schools that offer game art, game design, and game development degree programs:
Becker College, Worcester
Programs: BA Interactive Media Design with Concentrations in Game Design, Game Development and Programming, Computer Game Production and Management
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg
Programs: BS Game Design
Hampshire College, Amherst
Programs: BS Game Design & Development
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
Programs: BS Comparative Media Studies, Games and Interactive Media Major; MS Comparative Media Studies with Game Specialization
Northeastern University, Boston
Programs available: BFA Digital Art, Combined Majors in Game Design, Interactive Media (type of degree awarded depends on the combination chosen)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester
Programs: BS Interactive Media & Game Development; MS Interactive Media & Game Development
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