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MULTIMEDIA AND GAME PROGRAMMING

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With this major, fun isn’t just something you have on weekends—it’s your job.  These majors combine technical know-how with creativity.  Graduates may find work at ad agencies, video game companies, and web design firms.  

You can find game programming and video game degrees online.  Programmers in general earn about $62,890 per year.  Possible careers with this degree include:
  • Video game designer
  • Web designer
  • Engine programmer
  • Special effects programmer
  • Multiplayer networking specialist
  • Video game programmer
  • Computer software programmer
  • Artificial intelligence programmer
  • Audio engineer

Bachelor Degree in Game & Simulation Programming

DeVry University Online

$54,850.00 Request Information

DeVry University Online's Bachelor Degree in Game and Simulation Programming is an accelerated program that can be completed in 3 years (127 hours, 8 full-time terms). Tuition is a standard $6,850 for a 13 to 19 hour term, or $500 per credit hour if less than 13 or more than 19 hours are taken (19 or more hours cost base tuition + $500/hour over 19). There is also a $50 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Game Software Development Degree

Westwood College Online

$64,630.00 Request Information

Looking for a fast, enriching, and convenient way to earn a bachelor's degree and work in the computer gaming industry? The online Bachelor of Science degree in Game Software Development from Westwood College Online is designed for students like you!

The Game Software Development online degree program will teach you how to combine software engineering skills and creativity to develop interactive software for practical as well as playful endeavors. With Westwood College Online, you will get education in:

  • The history of gaming
  • Game Analysis
  • Playability
  • 3-D Game Engine Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence for Games
  • Fuzzy Logic
You will cover all of these topics, and more, all from the convenience of wherever you would like to study. This entire online bachelor degree program can be completed online.

The Bachelor of Science in Game Software Development is a 196.5 credit program. Tuition for a full time student is $3,915 per term, and there is a $30 per credit online charge. There will also be a $25 application charge, and a $75 registration fee.

Accreditation Agency: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Interactive Multimedia

Cardean University

$51,085.00 Request Information

Cardean University offers a B.S. in Information Technology - Interactive Multimedia degree program that requires 120 credit hours of study. Tuition is $425 per credit, with most courses being worth 3 credits. There is an $85 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission

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