Best Game Design Schools Near Waterville, ME (2026)

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

Waterville, Maine is home to about 16,704 residents. Median household income is $47,489 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $160,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Waterville

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

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

Game Design Wages Near Waterville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Software Developers $123,120
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Graphic Designers $60,030
Web and Digital Interface Designers N/A
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $86,050
Writers and Authors N/A
Computer Programmers $101,780
Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,260

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.

Waterville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,704 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,489 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in Maine are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($160,260), Software Developers ($123,120), Computer Programmers ($101,780). Wages for Waterville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of Waterville?

Augusta, ME is 14.9 miles from Waterville 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 Waterville an affordable place to study game design?

Waterville’s median household income of $47,489 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waterville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Waterville

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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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