Best Game Design Schools Near Adrian, MI (2026)

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

Adrian, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs. Adrian has a population of about 20,493. Median household income is $42,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $163,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Adrian

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

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 26.0 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,898
Avg net price $7,761/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 31.8 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,449
Avg net price $3,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 32.4 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI 58.7 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
21.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,079
Avg net price $7,656/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 61.6 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Macomb Community College

Warren, MI 69.1 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,596
Avg net price $1,618/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Baker College

Owosso, MI 75.3 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,833
Avg net price $13,157/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, MI 143.9 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,549
Avg net price $4,005/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Game Design Wages Near Adrian

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Software Developers $125,570
Special Effects Artists and Animators $86,630
Graphic Designers $57,350
Web and Digital Interface Designers $81,010
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $98,720
Writers and Authors N/A
Computer Programmers $65,860
Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,760

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.

Adrian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,493 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,851 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Adrian, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs near Adrian. The closest is Jackson College in Jackson, MI (26.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan State University (61.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in Michigan are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($163,760), Software Developers ($125,570), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($98,720). Wages for Adrian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Adrian?

Toledo, OH is 28.9 miles from Adrian 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 Adrian an affordable place to study game design?

Adrian’s median household income of $42,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adrian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Adrian

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

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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