Taylor, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs. Taylor has a population of about 62,405. Median household income is $59,537 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $170,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Game Design Schools to Taylor
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer game design programs near Taylor, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Taylor 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Taylor.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$29,079
Avg net price
$7,656/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,793
Avg net price
$15,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 156
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,449
Avg net price
$3,249/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,596
Avg net price
$1,618/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,898
Avg net price
$7,761/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,833
Avg net price
$13,157/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
Key stats
- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,253
Avg net price
$19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 230
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,549
Avg net price
$4,005/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan game design page.
Game Design Wages Near Taylor
Taylor is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation |
Median Wage |
Source |
COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
| Software Developers |
$130,760 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
$130,369 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators |
$86,630 |
MI statewide |
$86,371 |
| Graphic Designers |
$60,210 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
$60,030 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers |
$99,450 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
$99,153 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
$102,390 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
$102,084 |
| Writers and Authors |
$75,760 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
$75,533 |
| Computer Programmers |
$87,860 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
$87,597 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers |
$170,040 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI |
$169,531 |
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.
Taylor at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
62,405 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$59,537 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
15.8% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
100.3 (above U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Taylor-Area Cities With Game Design Programs
- Southgate, MI – 3.5 mi away (29,085 pop)
- Allen Park, MI – 3.8 mi away (27,214 pop)
- Lincoln Park, MI – 4.6 mi away (36,720 pop)
- Romulus, MI – 5.0 mi away (23,281 pop)
- Inkster, MI – 5.2 mi away (24,462 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited game design schools are near Taylor, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs near Taylor. The closest is Wayne County Community College District in Detroit, MI (13.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jackson College (58.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying game design roles near Taylor?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Taylor are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($170,040), Software Developers ($130,760), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($102,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Southgate instead of Taylor?
Southgate, MI is 3.5 miles from Taylor 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 Taylor an affordable place to study game design?
Taylor’s median household income of $59,537 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taylor 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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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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