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Best Game Design Schools Near Grand Island, NE (2026)
Grand Island, Nebraska is home to about 52,761 residents. Median household income is $62,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Island, NE metro area, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $123,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Game Design Schools to Grand Island
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer game design programs near Grand Island, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Island 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 Nebraska schools on the Nebraska game design page.
Game Design Wages Near Grand Island
Grand Island is part of the Grand Island, NE metro area (BLS area code 24260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $96,260 | Grand Island, NE | $111,027 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $50,830 | NE statewide | $58,627 |
| Graphic Designers | $55,790 | Grand Island, NE | $64,348 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $65,520 | NE statewide | $75,571 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $98,010 | NE statewide | $113,045 |
| Writers and Authors | $65,470 | NE statewide | $75,513 |
| Computer Programmers | $95,150 | NE statewide | $109,746 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,040 | Grand Island, NE | $141,915 |
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.
Grand Island at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,761 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,439 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Grand Island-Area Cities With Game Design Programs
- Hastings, NE – 22.5 mi away (24,393 pop)
- Kearney, NE – 40.9 mi away (34,065 pop)
- Columbus, NE – 63.1 mi away (22,846 pop)
- Lincoln, NE – 88.0 mi away (280,741 pop)
- Norfolk, NE – 91.0 mi away (26,921 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying game design roles near Grand Island?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Grand Island are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($123,040), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($98,010), Software Developers ($96,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Hastings instead of Grand Island?
Hastings, NE is 22.5 miles from Grand Island 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 Grand Island an affordable place to study game design?
Grand Island’s median household income of $62,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Island while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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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