2026

What are the top ranked game design schools in the South?

Top 20 Game Design Schools and Colleges in the South – 2026 College Rankings
RankingSchoolState
1University of Central FloridaFlorida
2Savannah College of Art and DesignGeorgia
3Full Sail UniversityFlorida
4Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia
5University of FloridaFlorida
6North Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina
7Ringling College of Art and DesignFlorida
8Clemson UniversitySouth Carolina
9Duke UniversityNorth Carolina
10University of North Carolina at CharlotteNorth Carolina
11Kennesaw State UniversityGeorgia
12Georgia State UniversityGeorgia
13University of MiamiFlorida
14University of South CarolinaSouth Carolina
15Louisiana State UniversityLouisiana
16DAVE School of Digital ArtsFlorida
17Eastern Kentucky UniversityKentucky
18East Tennessee State UniversityTennessee
19University of Alabama in HuntsvilleAlabama
20University of Louisiana at LafayetteLouisiana

Our 2026 rankings of the top 20 game design schools in the South. We define the South as Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas. For an explanation of our ranking criteria, click here.

1. University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida (UCF) is home to Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) and Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA). Both academic units provide several paths to study games. NSCM programs include the Digital Media BA, culminating with a Game Capstone; the Digital Media MA, culminating with a thesis or research project; and a Digital Media minor. The BA has tracks in Game Design, and Web and Interactive Media. FIEA houses the Interactive Entertainment MS with specializations in Art, Production, or Programming. All MS specializations culminate with the Interactive Entertainment Capstone and Digital Portfolio. 

Activities for all programs take place in the Communication and Media Building, which houses state-of-the-art studio and classroom space across 112,000 square feet of space. This includes one of the largest soundstages and motion capture studios on the east coast—Studio 500. Other program highlights include internships at major studios; study abroad opportunities; participation in Esports at UCF; and student clubs such as Game Development Knights, Women’s Gaming Alliance, and Gaming Knights.

Students also have the opportunity to complete the Game Design (GD) or Digital Venture (DV) Practicum. The GD Practicum is an internship (full-time job). The DV Practicum gives students the opportunity to build a start-up. 

NSCM and FIEA graduates have been hired at places such as Disney, Epic Games, Lockheed Martin, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Rockstar Games, Microsoft, Cartoon Network, Google, Blizzard Entertainment, Marvel, Nintendo, Electronic Arts (EA), Warner Bros. Games, Apple, Unity Technologies, Zynga, Sony, Universal, Iron Galaxy Studios, Gameloft, and Blur Studio.

2. Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) houses more art and design degrees and specializations than just about any other school of its kind. Programs for students interested in studying games include the Interactive Design and Game Development (IDGD) BA, BFA, MA, and MFA. Minors include Game UX, Game Development, and Concept Art for Games. All students benefit from internship opportunities; individual and group projects; access to SCAD Film Studios; and state-of-the-art production facilities in the 60,000 square feet SCAD Digital Media Center (DMC) and Mongomery Hall. 

Students also have opportunities to interview and present their portfolios to reps from places such as Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts (EA), and Zynga during regularly scheduled meetings. 

Programs culminate with a final project and presentation. With a 99% success rate, SCAD IDGD graduates go on to land positions at places such as Riot Games, Electronic Arts (EA), Google, Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, Epic Games, Apple, Nickelodeon, Gearbox Software, Adobe, Bethesda, and Zynga.

3. Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Full Sail University

The game design programs at Full Sail University (Full Sail) follow an immersive, project-based model with accelerated, year-round schedules. Programs include a Game Development AAS; BS degrees in Game Art, Game Business and Esports, Simulation Engineering, and Game Development; an Interactive Technology BS completion program with a Game Design concentration; a Game Business and Esports certificate; and the Game Design MS.

Program features include opportunities to gain production experience in a real-world studio environment; internships at local studios; access to the state-of-the art Full Sail/Echelon Fit Fitness Technology Lab, the Full Sail/Wargaming.net UX Lab, and the nation’s largest collegiate esports arena; and the option to complete programs on campus or online. 

Undergraduate programs culminate with the project and portfolio. The Game Design MS culminates with a portfolio and presentation. To date, more than 350 Full Sail graduates have been credited on over 30 projects, along with nominations across 20 categories at the 2023 Game Awards. Full Sail alumni can be found at places such as NASA, Insomniac Games, Pixar, Electronic Arts (EA), PBS, Disney, Google, BioWare, Apple, HBO, Nickelodeon, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Sony, MTV, Google, ESPN, Warner Bros., Unity Technologies, Miramax, Universal Studios, Oracle, Meta, and Bunim/Murray Productions. 

4. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) houses a Computational Media BS (BSCM) program that launched in 2004 with just one student. With more than 300 students today, the BSCM is one of Georgia Tech’s fastest growing programs. The focus of the program is Media and Games. Other program options for students interested in studying games include MS and PhD degrees in Digital Media; a dual BSCM/Digital Media MS; a CM minor; and an undergraduate certificate in Scenarios, Models, and Military Games. 

Students in these studio-based, multidisciplinary programs benefit from professional internships; immersive workshops; access to the GVU Center Game Studio at Georgia Tech and the Institute for People and Technology (IPaT); and participation in student organizations such as VGDev, Design Club, Anime O-Tekku, and Competitive Programming@Tech. 

Programs culminate with a final project, presentation, and portfolio. Georgia Tech Games graduates can be found at places such as Boeing, Electronic Arts (EA), NASA, Cartoon Network, Riot Games, Amazon, Disney, Epic Games, Microsoft, Adult Swim, Google, Unity, TNT, Apple, NBCUniversal, CNN, and Meta. 

5. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
University of Florida

The College of the Arts (COTA) at University of Florida (UF) is home to the Digital Worlds Institute (DW), which has two paths to study games. Options include the Digital Arts and Sciences (DAS) BA (BADAS); a DAS Masters (MiDAS); and the DAS minor. The BADAS and DAS minor can be completed on campus or entirely online. All DW programs provides access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities such as the ORC Lab; The GYM Production and Collaboration HUB; the Virtual Production Studio (VPS); the Reality Lab – the Immersive Technology and Research Lab (Reality Lab); and the Polymodal Immersive Classroom Theater (PICT).

Other DW benefits include professional internships; study abroad experiences; visiting artists and lecturers; and workshops, recruitment events, and open houses through the Agency at UF. Programs culminate with a final project and portfolio. Graduates go on to establish careers at places such as Insomniac Games, DreamWorks, Google, Disney, Microsoft, Bungie, Adobe, Gearbox Software, Apple, Oracle, ESPN, Vu Technologies, and The NFL. 

6. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
North Carolina State University

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University (NC State) houses the Department of Computer Science (CSC). Within the department is a Computer Science BS (CSC BS) with a Game Development concentration. With 21 credit hours of games-focused courses, the concentration also allows students to select up to nine electives to create an additional focus area. 

Other program highlights include access to the Games and Visual Narrative Suite, and the Digital Games Research center (DGRc); the opportunity to join the research community known as the Visual Narrative Initiative (VNI); and participation in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and Games and Visual Narratives Showcase. Launched in May 2007, the DGRc is a collaborative space where students can work on projects with game developers and game studio teams. The DGRc also has partnerships and licensing agreements with game studios and game engine developers across the U.S. 

The CSC BS culminates with the senior design team project, supported by the Senior Design Center and industry sponsors. Graduates have been hired at places such as Electronic Arts (EA), Ubisoft, Riot Games, Disney, Epic Games, Microsoft, Insomniac Games, Apple, NVIDIA, Google, ESPN, and Spark Plug Games. 

7. Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida
Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) provides several paths to study games. Options include BFA degrees in Game Art and Virtual Reality Development (VRD); a VRD minor; and certificates in Creative Technologies and Virtual Production. Across programs, students will participate in RCAD’s experiential learning initiative—INDEX. Activities include real world projects; volunteering; client competitions; industry critiques by visiting artists; immersive experiences; internships; and participation in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. 

The Game Art BFA culminates with the Game Thesis Project completed across four courses. The VRD BFA culminates with the VR Thesis/Capstone completed across three courses. Game Art and VRD graduates can be found at places such as Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Epic Games, DreamWorks, Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Pixar, Ubisoft, Google, Electronic Arts (EA), Microsoft, Hasbro, Bungie, Apple, Obsidian Entertainment, Netflix, Lucasfilm, Bethesda, Naughty Dog, and Meta. 

8. Clemson University, Clemson and Charleston, South Carolina
Clemson University

The College of Engineering Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) at Clemson University (Clemson) houses the School of Computing. Within the school are several cross-disciplinary programs that allow students to focus games, audio engineering, computer science, and more. Options for game designers include the Digital Production Arts (DPA) MFA, MS, and minor; a Computer Science BA and BS (CS-BS, BA-CS); the Computer Information Systems BS (BS-CIS); and a fast-track Computer Science Bachelor’s/Master’s (BS/MS). 

Across programs, students may participate in the University Professional Internship and Co-op (UPIC) program, which provides more than 900 paid, on-campus internships each year, and the active study abroad program with experiences in locations such as Japan, the UK, Spain, and Germany. Other program benefits include 24/7 access to four dedicated computer labs and state-of-the-art production facilities; high-tech classrooms; workshops and collaborative projects; visiting artists from places such as DreamWorks; advanced studios; and participation in the SIGGRAPH Conference.

Graduates of the DPA and CS programs at Clemson University can be found at places such as Epic Games, Boeing, Electronic Arts (EA), Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Sledgehammer Games, Disney, Blur Studio, Google, Apple, Hitachi, Meta, Honeywell, IBM, Delta Air Lines, BMW, Nike, and the Orange Bowl. 

9. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Duke University

Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University (Duke) houses an industry-centered Master of Engineering in Game Development, Design and Innovation (MEng GDDI). Students in this program will begin designing and building prototypes in the very first year. Other program features include a mandatory industry internship; participation in hands-on projects with designers from places such as Epic Games; and additional interactions with studios such as Insomniac Games and Ubisoft. 

The MEng GDDI program at Duke culminates with an industry-ready game and portfolio. Graduates enjoy a 90% success rate within six months of graduation. Program alumni can be found at places such as Epic Games, Electronic Arts (EA), Insomniac Games, Ubisoft, Blizzard Entertainment, Apple, NVIDIA, Disney Interactive, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Amazon, Google, Cisco Systems, IBM, General Motors (GM), Northrup Grumman, American Airlines, Meta, Jellyvision, Studio Noori, Agate, Rush Street Interactive, Lanterns Studios, Demonware, and Rocket Studio. 

10. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) and the College of Arts and Architecture at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte or Charlotte) provide several paths to study games. CCI programs include the Computer Science BS with an AI, Robotics, and Gaming Concentration; a Computer Science MS; and Game Design and Development (GDD) certificate at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Coursework for the certificate programs may be used towards the Computer Science BS or MS programs. 

The College of Arts and Architecture houses the Art BFA with a Digital Media concentration. Students in this studio-focused program can concentrate in games through electives such as Game Design and Graphics; 3D Modeling and Animation; Interactive Art and Design; and Advanced 3D Modeling. The program culminates with the Senior Experience and BFA Thesis Show (Senior Exhibition). 

CCI students have the opportunity to participate in the annual Global Game Jam (GGJ), where they will work in teams to produce a game within a 48 hours. The student club—Game Developers at UNC Charlotte provides additional opportunities to collaborate on games, as well as online Bootcamps led by artists from places such as Electronic Arts (EA), Blizzard Entertainment, Epic Games, and Ubisoft. The East Coast Gaming Conference (ECGC), held at UNC Charlotte, provides additional opportunities to network with game industry professionals. 

Students in all programs have access to state-of-the-art facilities and labs such as the Gaming Lab at J. Murrey Atkins Library; Gaming and Mixed Reality Lab; Intelligent, Multimedia, and Interactive Systems (IMI) Lab; Visualization Lab; Interaction Design (INDE) Lab; UNC MAKERSPACE; the Robotics Lab; Human Computer Interaction Lab (HCI LAB); and UNC Charlotte Machine Learning Lab (CHARMLAB). Students also have opportunities to complete an internship or co-op. 

The CCI Games programs culminate with a Game Design and Development Capstone. Charlotte Games alumni have been hired at places such as Epic Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), Insomniac Games, Activision Blizzard, Take-Two Interactive, and FanDuel.

11. Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw State University

The College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE) at Kennesaw State University (KSU) houses the Department of Software Engineering and Game Design and Development (SWEGD). Within the department are several programs for game designers. Options include the BS in Computer Game Design and Development (BSCGDD); a CGDD minor; the Double Owl Pathway (earn a BS/MS at an accelerated pace); and the Software Engineering MS (MSSWE), with access to games-related electives. Examples include Game Design and Development; Real Time Systems; User Interaction Engineering; Mobile App Development; Software Testing and Verification; Human Factors; and Software Architecture. 

Across programs, students have the opportunity to publish games in the KSU Game Studio and participate in the KSU Game Narrative Lab. Other program highlights include participation in the Global Game Jam Hackathon, the International Programing Competition, and/or the Computing Showcase (C-Day); paid and unpaid co-op education opportunities; the Raspberry Pi Workshop; guest speakers; computing internships; networking events that attract companies such as Microsoft, Infor, and Cox; and research assistantships.

Programs culminate with a final project and portfolio. Graduates are often recruited by companies and studios such as Ubisoft (Blue Mammoth Games), Disney, Scientific Games, Amazon, Hi-Rez Studios, Microsoft, Tripwire Interactive, Delta Air Lines, Resurgens Gaming, and HTC Vive. 

12. Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia State University

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Georgia State University (GSU) is home to the Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII), which provides several solid paths to study game design. Options include the Game Design BA; Game Development BS; Game Design and Development minor; and the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) in Media Entrepreneurship. Course examples for the BIS include Introduction to Games Industries; Visual Effects for Games; Game Development; and Game Design.

Across programs, students have access to immersive media spaces, including one of the world’s most advanced motion capture systems, along with state-of-the-art facilities such as a 1,900 square feet production studio; an 1,100 square feet high-tech screening room; the 480 square feet experimental VR/AR/MR Cave; an Esports Lab; the Media Entrepreneurship Center at CMII outfitted with individual workstations; a Digital Post-Production Suite with a full-sized recording studio, six collaborative workstations, and editing rooms; and the CMII VR Demo Lab.

Other program highlights include internships at places such as Hi-Rez Studios, KontrolFreek, and Turner Studios (Atlanta); seminars and immersive workshops; participation in the Georgia Game Developers Association or Innovative Media Club; study abroad experiences in places such as Korea, the UK, and Tokyo; and the opportunity to participate in Playtest—a weekly, hourlong event that explores game mechanics, concepts, and experiences.

The Game Design BA culminates with an original playable game (capstone). The culminating experience for the Game Development BS is a market-ready game and portfolio. GSU CMII graduates can be found at places such as Epic Games, Disney, Ubisoft, Cartoon Network, Microsoft, Apple, TNT, Delta Air Lines, Amazon, IBM, CNN, Fox Sports, Hi-Rez Studios, Red Hat, Coca-Cola, Mailchimp, and Cox Communications. 

13. University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
University of Miami

The Department of Interactive Media at University of Miami (UM) provides several paths to study game design. Options include BSC degrees in Immersive and Interactive Media; Game Design and Interactive Media minors; and the Interactive Media MFA. The Immersive Media BSC is a joint offering between the Interactive Media, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering departments. All programs provide access to the Novel Experiences Responsible Design Lab (NERDLab). This game design studio focuses on professional development, incubation, mentorship, and innovation. The lab hosts serious games showcases, playtesting events such as NERDLab Arcade, and collaborative independent projects. 

Across programs, students also have access to the Emerging Media Lab, where they can create rapid prototypes of games, AR/VR projects, and interactive installations; the Video Game Club; the Virtual Experience Simulation Lab (VESL); the XR Studio for immersive content creation; and the User Experience Lab. Other program highlights include participation in the Video Game Club; Game Design and Interactive Media minors; the Esports Team and Program; Designer and Developer tracks for the BSC programs; professional internships; and study abroad experiences. 

Programs culminate with a capstone project. Graduates of the Games and other UM programs have been hired at places such as Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, Apex Legends, Rumble Entertainment, Crystal Dynamics, ABC, Ford Motor Company, and ESPN. 

14. University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina (USC) provides several paths to study games in the School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) and the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. Options include the Media Arts BA and minor; and the BS, MS, PhD, and minor in Computer Science (CS). Across programs, students will take a number of games courses such as Video Game Design; Software Engineering; Animation; Digital Logic Design; Manga and Anime; Advanced Programming Techniques; Sound Art; Narrative; Mobile Platforms; Computer Architecture; Screenwriting; Digital Compositing; and Algorithmic Design. 

SVAD classes are held in an 85,000-square-foot facility known as McMaster College. This state-of-the-art facility was designed specifically for visual arts instruction and production. Other program benefits include study abroad experiences, and a mandatory SVAD internship, which takes place in a professional environment within the visual arts, design, and media industries. The program culminates with a final project, consisting of a marketable game or other work. Students will also finalize their professional portfolios.  

Computer Science students have the opportunity to complete an internship, co-op, externship, study abroad experience, or combination of the four. CS students may also add the Media Arts minor, select several courses from CS electives, and/or add courses from another major to enhance the curriculum. The culminating experience for the CS program is the Capstone Computing Project and professional portfolio.

Across programs, graduates have secured roles at places such Disney, Boeing, Marvel, Lockheed Martin, Nickelodeon, Blizzard Entertainment, Google, HBO Films, id Software, Amazon, BMW, Oracle, Nike, Cisco Systems, Netflix, IBM, the U.S. Navy, Ford Motor Company, CBS, United Technologies, and Textron. 

15. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) provides several paths to study games. Options include the Digital Media Arts and Engineering MS (MS DMAE); a Digital Media Arts and Engineering (DMART) minor; and the minor in Digital Media Arts and Engineering Technology (DMAET). All students have 24/7 access to the DMAE LAB equipped with GameMaker; Microsoft Visual Studio; state-of-the-art Alienware workstations; a 1,500 square feet OptiTrack motion capture system; Autodesk Maya, Adobe, Epic Unreal, and SideFX Houdini; and Audio Recording Studios.

Other program benefits the opportunity to participate in the LSU Global Game Jam; collaborative, interdisciplinary projects; and the Digital Media Internship. All programs culminate with the Capstone Production Team course, where students will complete an approved final project. Graduates can be found at places such as Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Hearts Media Services, Google, and Meta. 

16. DAVE School of Digital Arts, Orlando, Florida
DAVE School of Digital Arts

DAVE School of Digital Arts (DAVE School) provides a number of paths to study games. Options include 12-month diplomas in Game Production and Visual Effects Production; 18-month diplomas in FX Production, Production in Simulation and Immersive Technology, and Virtual Production; and a BS in Digital Arts with tracks in Game Production, Visual Effects, and Virtual Production. All students have the opportunity to try out for DAVE School’s recently launched collegiate Esports team—the Narwhals.

In addition, the school consists of an 18,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility that sits on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida. This allows students to enjoy 24/7 access to interactive labs; a dedicated virtual and real-time production stage; 3D printing and VR/AR labs; and a Vicon motion capture system. 

Other program highlights include a three-month residency featuring team projects and games creation across the entire production pipeline. Graduates will leave the program with an industry-ready game and professional demo reel. DAVE School graduates are routinely hired at places such Riot Games, Electronic Arts (EA), Rockstar Games, DreamWorks, Epic Games, Weta FX, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Insomniac Games, Pixar, Blizzard Entertainment, Hasbro, Sony Pictures Animation, Disney, Naughty Dog, Lockheed Martin, Digital Domain, Framestore, DNEG, Pixomondo, Method Studios, MPC, Super League Gaming, and Blur Studio. 

17. Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is the first computer science program in Kentucky to be accredited by CSAB, Inc. Housed in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the department provides several paths to study games. Options include the Computer Science BS (CS BS) with a concentration in Interactive Multimedia (Game Design); a Computer Science MS (CS MS) with a concentration in Game Design; the Game Content Design minor; and a Game Design certificate. 

All students have the opportunity to complete a professional internship or co-op; participate in the Global Game Jam; and study abroad. Other program highlights include access to state-of-the-art production facilities; hands-on project-based learning; and the Game Design Capstone. 

Across programs, graduates have been hired at places such as Lockheed Martin, Cisco Systems, Amazon, Google, Aspyr Media, Toyota, Lost Boys Interactive, Multivision, Inc., Breakout Games, and Navigate360. 

18. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee
East Tennessee State University

The College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) houses the Digital Media (DIGM) Department. Within the department are several paths to study games. Options include the DIGM BS with a Digital Game Design concentration, along with Asset Development and Design tracks; a DIGM MFA with the opportunity to customize a specialization; and the project-based DIGM minor. 

Across programs, students benefit from courses taught by industry professionals; access to state-of-the-art labs and production facilities; opportunities to work in teams (during the entire four years of study) to produce games, animations, and other digital works for internal and external clients. The culminating experience for the DIGM BS is the Portfolio Development for Digital Media course and portfolio. The minor culminates with a final project. The DIGM MFA culminates with a final body of work to be reviewed by faculty and peers. 

Graduates of the DIGM programs at ETSU have been hired at places such as Disney, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Ubisoft, Naughty Dog, Amazon, Luma Pictures, CBS, and Deck Nine Games. Program alumni have been credited on games and films such as Halo 5; Avatar; Lord of the Rings; Guitar Hero; World of Warcraft; Borderlands; The Avengers; Kung Fu Panda III; Justice League; and The Walking Dead.

19. University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama
University of Alabama in Huntsville

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Alabama in Huntsville houses a 30 credit hour Game Design and Development minor that culminates with a working video game. Students will work in teams with assigned roles from Game Designer to Technical Director. The minor is open to most majors, with popular options including the Computer Science BS (CS BS); CS MS and PHD; and Software Engineering MS. A 24 credit hour Entertainment Computing minor is also available. This minor can also be taken as a concentration. 

Across programs, students have access to state-of-the-art teaching, research, and production labs in the areas of gaming, entertainment computing, digital forensics, AI, machine learning, and data science. Students may participate in UAH’s Invention to Innovation Center (I²C) Internship in Technology (InTech) program; the Charger Innovation Challenge where designers can create education and training games; and study abroad travel experiences to Politecnico di Torino (Italy), University College (Ireland), and Hanyang University (South Korea). 

In fall 2026, UAH plans to launch a new Game Design BS program. This hands-on, multidisciplinary program will explore areas such as animation, psychology of games, communications, sound, coding, art, and the business of games. Students in this program will have access to the everything the CS and Entertainment Computing programs have to offer. 

Graduates of the Games and Computer Science programs at UAH have secured roles at places such as Riot Games, DreamWorks, Hasbro, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Blizzard Entertainment, Pixar, Boeing, Apple, Lockheed Martin, Nickelodeon, Disney, Google, Amazon, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SIE), Digital Domain, Microsoft, Intel, Oracle, Northrop Grumman, Cisco Systems, IBM, Dell, and Topgolf. 

20. University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

The Ray P. Authement College of Sciences at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette or UL) houses the School of Computing and Informatics. Within the school is a Computer Science BS program with a concentration in Video Game Design and Development. Program highlights include access to state-of-the-art production studios, the Virtual Reality Lab, Digital Media Resource Center (DMRC), and the Animation Studio; industry internships; and the opportunity to work on independent projects in areas such as AI, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction (HCI). 

The Computer Science BS at UL Lafayette culminates with the Senior Project course, worth three credits. During the course, students will design and develop an original game. UL School of Computing and Informatics graduates go on to land positions with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, Electronic Arts (EA), Amazon, Sledgehammer Games, Google, Blur Studios, Microsoft, IBM, Halliburton, Intel, and CGI. 

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