Best Game Design Schools Near Keene, NH (2026)

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

Keene, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs. Keene has a population of about 22,923. Median household income is $78,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $176,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Keene

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

New England College

Henniker, NH 28.7 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,092
Avg net price $26,972/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, NH 43.1 miles from Keene
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,943
Avg net price $18,011/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH 43.3 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,318
Avg net price $36,708/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Game Design Wages Near Keene

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Software Developers $139,720
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Graphic Designers $60,490
Web and Digital Interface Designers $111,150
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $107,100
Writers and Authors $71,830
Computer Programmers $74,000
Computer and Information Systems Managers $176,540

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.

Keene at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,923 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $78,183 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Keene, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs near Keene. The closest is New England College in Henniker, NH (28.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hampshire College (44.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying game design roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in New Hampshire are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($176,540), Software Developers ($139,720), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($111,150). Wages for Keene workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gardner instead of Keene?

Gardner, MA is 29.8 miles from Keene 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 Keene an affordable place to study game design?

Keene’s median household income of $78,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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 Keene

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

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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