Best Game Design Schools Near Clemmons, NC (2026)

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

Clemmons, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs, with tuition ranging from $2,320 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Clemmons has a population of about 21,574. Median household income is $84,326 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $160,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Clemmons

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

High Point University

High Point, NC 22.3 miles from Clemmons
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,389
Avg net price $38,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC 26.1 miles from Clemmons
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,934
Avg net price $15,002/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,320
Out‑of‑state$7,696
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC 32.8 miles from Clemmons
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,566
Avg net price $17,882/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,000
Out‑of‑state$21,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, NC 48.5 miles from Clemmons
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,686
Avg net price $5,721/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 61.5 miles from Clemmons
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,865
Avg net price $3,345/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western Piedmont Community College

Morganton, NC 75.9 miles from Clemmons
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,195
Avg net price $6,448/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC 97.7 miles from Clemmons
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,769
Avg net price $8,759/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

William Peace University

Raleigh, NC 99.3 miles from Clemmons
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,643
Avg net price $21,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Game Design Wages Near Clemmons

Clemmons is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developers $124,130 Winston-Salem, NC $134,924
Special Effects Artists and Animators $88,350 NC statewide $96,033
Graphic Designers $49,920 Winston-Salem, NC $54,261
Web and Digital Interface Designers $72,170 Winston-Salem, NC $78,446
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $69,390 Winston-Salem, NC $75,424
Writers and Authors $61,460 Winston-Salem, NC $66,804
Computer Programmers $83,760 Winston-Salem, NC $91,043
Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,900 Winston-Salem, NC $174,891

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.

Clemmons at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,574 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $84,326 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 49.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Clemmons, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs near Clemmons. The closest is High Point University in High Point, NC (22.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Piedmont Community College (61.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Clemmons are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($160,900), Software Developers ($124,130), Special Effects Artists and Animators ($88,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Winston-Salem instead of Clemmons?

Winston-Salem, NC is 8.5 miles from Clemmons 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 Clemmons an affordable place to study game design?

Clemmons’s median household income of $84,326 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clemmons while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 Clemmons

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

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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