Best Game Design Schools Near Jackson, MS (2026)

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

Jackson, Mississippi has 1 accredited school offering game design programs. Jackson has a population of about 149,827. Median household income is $43,238 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $128,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Jackson

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

Raymond, MS 12.6 miles from Jackson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,774
Avg net price $4,060/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Game Design Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developers $96,990 Jackson, MS $108,978
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A MS statewide –
Graphic Designers $47,310 Jackson, MS $53,157
Web and Digital Interface Designers $62,820 Jackson, MS $70,584
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $71,530 Jackson, MS $80,371
Writers and Authors $54,180 MS statewide $60,876
Computer Programmers $70,090 Jackson, MS $78,753
Computer and Information Systems Managers $128,800 Jackson, MS $144,719

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 149,827 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,238 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Jackson, MS?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering game design programs near Jackson. The closest is Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hinds Community College (12.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Jackson are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($128,800), Software Developers ($96,990), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($71,530). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Jackson?

Pearl, MS is 7.7 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study game design?

Jackson’s median household income of $43,238 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Jackson

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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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