List of Online Schools with Game Art, Game Design, Game Development, or Game Programming Degree Programs

Game Design/Development Training Without Moving Away From Home 

Game design/development degree programs are not typically offered at most colleges. For many aspiring game designers and developers, getting game design/development training means moving far from home to attend school. An alternative option to consider may be getting your game design training via an online program.  

Below is a list of online schools that offer game art, game design, game development, or game programming programs:

Academy of Art University Online
Programs: MFA Game Design, BFA Game Design, BA Game Design, BS Game Programming

Baker College Online
Programs: BS Game Software Development

Davenport University Online
Programs: BS in Computer Science with specialization in Gaming and Simulation

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DePaul University Online
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Game Systems; MS in Game Programming

Franklin University Online
Programs: BS Interactive Media Design

Full Sail University Online
Programs: Bachelor's in Game Art, Bachelor's in Game Design, Master's in Mobile Gaming

Gnomon School of Visual Effects Online
Programs: Animation and Games Coursework

Grand Canyon University Online
Programs: BS in Computer Science With An Emphasis in Game And Simulation Development

Liberty University Online
Programs: BS in Information Technology-Gaming Design

Lindenwood University Online
Programs: BA Game Design, MA Game Design

Middle Georgia State University Online
Programs: BS Information Technology with concentration in Integrated Digital Media and Game Design

National American University Online
Programs: BS in Information Technology emphasis in Game Software Development

Savannah College of Art and Design Online
Programs: BFA, MA, MFA in Interactive Design and Game Development

Southern New Hampshire University Online
Programs: BA Game Art & Development

University of Advancing Technology Online
Programs: BA Game Art and Animation; BA Game Design; BS Game Programming; BA Virtual Reality; MS Game Production and Management

University of Baltimore Online
Programs: BS in Simulation and Game Design (hybrid campus and online)

University of Michigan-Dearborn Online
Programs: MS in Computer and Information Science - Geometric Modeling and Game Design

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Academy of Art University

Selected Campus Locations:

• San Francisco & Online

Selected Programs: 

• Animation
• Game Development
• Graphic Design
• Illustration

Animation Career Review Rankings: 

• Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#15) - 2020
• Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#23) - 2020
• Top 40 Nationally for Illustration (#29) - 2020

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Savannah College of Art and Design

Selected Campus Locations:

• Atlanta, Georgia; Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and SCAD eLearning

Selected Programs: 

• Animation – BFA, MA, MFA
• Film and Television – BFA, MA, MFA
• Graphic Design – BA, BFA, MA, MFA
• Illustration – BA, BFA, MA, MFA
• Immersive Reality - BFA
• Interactive Design and Game Development – BA, BFA, MA, MFA
• Motion Media Design – BFA, MA, MFA
• Sequential Art – BA, BFA, MA, MFA
• Visual Effects – BFA, MA, MFA
• User Experience (UX) Design – BFA

Animation Career Review Rankings: 

• Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#3) - 2020
• Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#12) - 2020
• Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#9) - 2020
• Top 40 Nationally for Illustration (#9) - 2020

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Full Sail University

Selected Campus Locations:

• Winter Park, FL & Online

Selected Programs: 

• Computer Animation - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
• Game Programs - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
• Graphic Design & Digital Arts - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
• Film & Digital Cinematography - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
• Mobile Development - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
• Simulation & Visualization - Bachelor's - Campus

Animation Career Review Rankings: 

• Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#19) - 2020
• Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#17) - 2020
• Top 5 in Florida for Graphic Design (#4) - 2020

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CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation

Selected Campus Locations:

• Online

Selected Programs: 

• 2D Animation
• 3D Animation
• 3D Modeling
• Concept Art
• Digital Illustration
• Game Art
• Game Design
• Game Programming
• Visual Effects