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Game and Interactive Media Design in California

Game and Interactive Media Design Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 479 students earned their Game and Interactive Media Design degrees in CA.

A Game and Interactive Media Design major is the 190th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Game and Interactive Media Design Majors in California

Game and Interactive Media Design majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 297
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 52
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 52
Associate Degree 44
Master’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In California, a game and interactive media design major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of game and interactive media design majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.3%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Game and Interactive Media Design Grads in California

There are 10,760 people in the state and 212,310 people in the nation working in game and interactive media design jobs.

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Wages for Game and Interactive Media Design Jobs in California

Game and Interactive Media Design grads earn an average of $87,960 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer game and interactive media design degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,601.

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81 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 72% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
782 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $39,709. 13% of the teachers are full time.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,462. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Cogswell College

San Jose
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
524 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 14% of the teachers are full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

An average student at New York Film Academy will pay a net price of $41,098. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time.

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#8

Moorpark College

Moorpark
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,151. 34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,160. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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#9

Norco College

Norco
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,261 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,170. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time.

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Game and Interactive Media Design Careers in CA

Some of the careers game and interactive media design majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to game and interactive media design.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Graphic Design 1,009
Visual Communications 657
Interior Design 484
Fashion Design 366
Illustration 315
Other Design & Applied Arts 303
Industrial Design 215
Commercial & Advertising Art 58

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