Best Game Design Schools Near Nogales, AZ (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Nogales, Arizona has 2 accredited schools offering game design programs. Nogales has a population of about 19,753. Median household income is $40,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $166,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Nogales

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer game design programs near Nogales, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nogales city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Nogales. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ 59.5 miles from Nogales
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,810
Avg net price $3,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 60.1 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 150.4 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,034
Avg net price $12,132/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, AZ 152.0 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,719
Avg net price $28,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 169.2 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 170.2 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ 237.0 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,890
Avg net price $8,683/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,948
Out‑of‑state$9,486
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ 323.8 miles from Nogales
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,522
Avg net price $5,974/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona game design page.

Game Design Wages Near Nogales

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Software Developers $129,690
Special Effects Artists and Animators $89,650
Graphic Designers $58,510
Web and Digital Interface Designers $98,070
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,650
Writers and Authors $55,990
Computer Programmers $88,990
Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,430

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Nogales at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,753 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,745 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Nogales, AZ?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering game design programs near Nogales. The closest is Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ (59.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arizona (60.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying game design roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in Arizona are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($166,430), Software Developers ($129,690), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($100,650). Wages for Nogales workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sierra Vista instead of Nogales?

Sierra Vista, AZ is 39.0 miles from Nogales and has its own set of local game design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nogales an affordable place to study game design?

Nogales’s median household income of $40,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nogales while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Nogales

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Nogales:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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