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Which online colleges have games degree programs?
| College |
|---|
| Academy of Art University Online |
| Baker College Online |
| Davenport University Online |
| DePaul University Online |
| Franklin University Online |
| Full Sail University Online |
| Gnomon School of Visual Effects Online |
| Grand Canyon University Online |
| Liberty University Online |
| Lindenwood University Online |
| Middle Georgia State University Online |
| National American University Online |
| Savannah College of Art and Design Online |
| Southern New Hampshire University Online |
| University of Advancing Technology Online |
| University of Baltimore Online |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn Online |
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
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
Selected Campus Locations:
- Winter Park, FL & Online
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#14) - 2024
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#12) - 2024
- Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#36) - 2024
Selected Campus Locations:
- Online
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Private Graphic Design Schools in the US (#46) - 2024
Selected Campus Locations:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina & Online
Selected Programs:
- Desarrollo de Videojuegos (Tecnicaturas Superiores)
- Producción y Game Design (Tecnicaturas Superiores)
- Arte y Animación para Videojuegos (Tecnicaturas Superiores)
- Producción y Animación 3D (Tecnicaturas Superiores)
- Realización Integral de Dibujos Animados (Tecnicaturas Superiores)
- Tecnicatura Superior en Animación 3D para Videojuegos (Tecnicaturas Superiores) - NUEVA - ONLINE
- Programación de Videojuegos con Unreal, Unity y Godot (Tecnicaturas Superiores) - NUEVA - ONLINE
- Unreal Connectors (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Virtual Production (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Introducción a Unreal Engine (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Diseño de Interacción 3D en Realidad Virtual con Unreal Engine (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Realidad Aumentada con Unity (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Realidad Virtual para Arquitectura (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Audio Inmersivo (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Animación Profesional 3D (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Modelado Profesional 3D (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Visualización Arquitectónica (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Motion Graphics (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- VFX (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Environments para Videojuegos con Unreal Engine (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Desarrollo de Videojuegos con Unity (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Game Design (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Concept Art (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Game Art (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Game Audio (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
- Game Quality Analyst (Programas Profesionales - 100% Online en Vivo)
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 25 International Animation Schools - 2024 (#23)
Selected Campus Locations:
- Online
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 25 International Animation Training Programs (#18) - 2024