Best Game Design Schools Near Corcoran, CA (2026)

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

Corcoran, California is home to about 22,626 residents. Median household income is $55,909 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 3.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $186,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Corcoran

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer game design programs near Corcoran, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Corcoran 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 Corcoran. 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

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 129.9 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,044
Avg net price $-2,296/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Woodbury University

Burbank, CA 146.8 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,668
Avg net price $33,692/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Gnomon

North Hollywood, CA 147.1 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,785
Avg net price $51,949/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

New York Film Academy

Burbank, CA 150.4 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,633
Avg net price $39,011/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA 152.3 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
71.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,396
Avg net price $17,890/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,005
Out‑of‑state$50,205
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 159.8 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,498
Avg net price $32,740/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 267

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA 160.6 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,017
Avg net price $27,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 164.9 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Game Design Wages Near Corcoran

Corcoran is part of the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area (BLS area code 25260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developers $174,410 CA statewide $171,663
Special Effects Artists and Animators $130,540 CA statewide $128,484
Graphic Designers $75,130 CA statewide $73,947
Web and Digital Interface Designers $136,110 CA statewide $133,967
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $128,740 CA statewide $126,713
Writers and Authors $86,480 CA statewide $85,118
Computer Programmers $116,760 CA statewide $114,921
Computer and Information Systems Managers $186,340 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $183,406

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.

Corcoran at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,626 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,909 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 3.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying game design roles near Corcoran?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Corcoran are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($186,340), Software Developers ($174,410), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($136,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Tulare instead of Corcoran?

Tulare, CA is 14.7 miles from Corcoran 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 Corcoran an affordable place to study game design?

Corcoran’s median household income of $55,909 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corcoran while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Corcoran

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

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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