Build interactive games within a professional production pipeline in the studio-inspired BS in Game Design and Development from Southern New Hampshire University. In this program, you'll specialize your degree with a concentration in game design, game art or game programming.
Program benefits include:
- Median annual salary of $98,670 for computer programmers in 20241
- Median annual salary of $99,800 for special effects artists and animators in 20241
- Flexible term starts — six 8-week terms per year
- 24/7 online accessibility — attend class when and where it's convenient
- One of the lowest online tuition rates in the U.S.
Courses may include:
Introduction to Game Development, Introduction to 3D Modeling, Game Design I: Systems and Mechanics and Game Studio I & II. Request degree information now.
Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, not on SNHU graduate outcomes, and do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm (viewed May 5, 2026)
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/multimedia-artists-and-animators.htm (viewed May 5, 2026)
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.