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19 Best Game Development Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 19 universities offer 19 Game Development programs — most run 4 years. Courses from Windward Community College, CUNY City College of NY and The University of Texas at Dallas come first, because those universities rank highest.

2Program
CC CUNY City College of NY logo
QS World #545 #131 in United States United States

Digital Game Development

CUNY City College of NY — The Digital Game Development degree at CUNY City College offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of game design and development. Students immerse th...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
3Master's Degree
UT The University of Texas at Dallas logo
#229 in United States Richardson, Texas, United States

Game Development

The University of Texas at Dallas — The Master's Degree in Game Development at The University of Texas at Dallas is designed for students passionate about the ever-evolving landscape of gaming technology an...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
4Master's Degree
UT University of Texas at Dallas logo
#230 in United States United States

Game Development

University of Texas at Dallas — Overview of the Master's Degree in Game DevelopmentThe Master's Degree in Game Development at the University of Texas at Dallas is designed to equip students with the kno...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
5Bachelor's Degree
WP Worcester Polytechnic Institute logo
#338 in United States United States

Interactive Media & Game Development

Worcester Polytechnic Institute — The Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Media & Game Development at Worcester Polytechnic Institute focuses on equipping students with the technical and creative skills nece...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
6Master's Degree
BU Bradley University logo
#606 in United States United States

Game Development (MS)

Bradley University — The Master of Science in Game Development at Bradley University is designed to equip students with comprehensive skills and knowledge essential for success in the rapidly...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
7Bachelor's Degree
UV Utah Valley University logo
#831 in United States United States

Animation and Game Development

Utah Valley University — The Bachelor's degree in Animation and Game Development at Utah Valley University offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines artistic creativity with technical profi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
8Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Central Missouri logo
#914 in United States United States

Computer Science: Game Development Option

University of Central Missouri — The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Game Development Option at the University of Central Missouri is designed for students who are passionate about creatin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
9Bachelor's Degree
HC Hartwick College logo
#1,034 in United States United States

Game Development

Hartwick College — The Bachelor's Degree in Game Development at Hartwick College offers an immersive exploration into the world of video game design and development. This course covers a wi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
10Bachelor's Degree
CC Carthage College logo
#1,065 in United States United States

Game Development

Carthage College — Course OverviewThe Bachelor’s Degree in Game Development at Carthage College offers a robust curriculum designed to immerse students in the world of interactive entertain...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
11Program
LC Lee College logo
#1,342 in United States United States

Game Development Specialist

Lee College — Game Development Specialist is a program at Lee College. Lee College’s programs are presented through pathways that connect a student’s interests with programs of study,...

—Level
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
12Bachelor's Degree
BC Bethany College logo
#1,361 in United States United States

Game Development

Bethany College — The Bachelor's Degree in Game Development at Bethany College prepares students for a dynamic and evolving industry. Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that cov...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
13Bachelor's Degree
SC Savannah College of Art and Design logo
#1,636 in United States United States

Interactive design and game development

Savannah College of Art and Design — The Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Design and Game Development at Savannah College of Art and Design offers students an immersive experience that explores the intersect...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
14Bachelor's Degree
CC Coker College logo
#1,649 in United States United States

Game Development

Coker College — Coker College offers a Bachelor of Science in Game Development. The program was co-created with Unity Technologies and includes input from the IGDA (International Game De...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
15Diploma
WP Western Piedmont Community College logo
#1,702 in United States United States

Simulation & Game Development

Western Piedmont Community College — Western Piedmont Community College’s Simulation and Game Development degree trains students for work in the simulation and game industry. Students study up-to-date techno...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
17Diploma
RV Raritan Valley Community College logo
#1,777 in United States United States

Game Development

Raritan Valley Community College — The Game Development Diploma program at Raritan Valley Community College is designed to provide students with a robust foundation in the principles and practices of game...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Game Development
19Master's Degree
AA Academy of Art University logo
#2,208 in United States United States

Game Development MA

Academy of Art University — The Game Development MA at Academy of Art University helps students build career skills by combining art and design fundamentals with game technologies. Students work on...

Master's DegreeLevel
18 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Game Development
USD 56,862 total Tuition (indicative)

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #488 (Windward Community College) to #545 (CUNY City College of NY); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Windward Community College is cited most (5,966,195 citations).

What the courses look like

By level: 9 bachelor's, 4 diploma and 4 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). The University of Texas at Dallas offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Game Development?

Windward Community College (QS World #488), CUNY City College of NY (QS World #545) and The University of Texas at Dallas (#229 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Game Development course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Game Development courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Game Development courses in the United States?

The University of Texas at Dallas, with 1, ahead of Savannah College of Art and Design (1).

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