Best Game Design Schools Near Pooler, GA (2026)

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

Pooler, Georgia is home to about 27,235 residents. Median household income is $91,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Savannah, GA metro area, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $159,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Pooler

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

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 149.4 miles from Pooler
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,864
Avg net price $614/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,480
Out‑of‑state$6,048
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 207.5 miles from Pooler
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,025
Avg net price $6,696/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 214.5 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 234.6 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 253.0 miles from Pooler
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,479
Avg net price $2,457/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Game Design Wages Near Pooler

Pooler is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developers $123,220 Savannah, GA $129,433
Special Effects Artists and Animators $81,390 GA statewide $85,494
Graphic Designers $56,760 Savannah, GA $59,622
Web and Digital Interface Designers $103,810 GA statewide $109,044
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,170 Savannah, GA $105,221
Writers and Authors $68,030 Savannah, GA $71,460
Computer Programmers $105,600 Savannah, GA $110,924
Computer and Information Systems Managers $159,660 Savannah, GA $167,710

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.

Pooler at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,235 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,497 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Pooler are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($159,660), Software Developers ($123,220), Computer Programmers ($105,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Savannah instead of Pooler?

Savannah, GA is 6.8 miles from Pooler 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 Pooler an affordable place to study game design?

Pooler’s median household income of $91,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pooler while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Pooler

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

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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