Best Game Design Schools Near Wilson, NC (2026)

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

Wilson, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs. Wilson has a population of about 47,740. Median household income is $47,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $172,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Wilson

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

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC 22.7 miles from Wilson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,148
Avg net price $2,245/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC 31.8 miles from Wilson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,259
Avg net price $7,337/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 32.6 miles from Wilson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

William Peace University

Raleigh, NC 40.0 miles from Wilson
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC 44.0 miles from Wilson
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, NC 72.5 miles from Wilson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,861
Avg net price $3,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC 107.4 miles from Wilson
  • 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

#8

St. Andrews University

Laurinburg, NC 110.9 miles from Wilson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

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 Wilson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Software Developers $134,710
Special Effects Artists and Animators $88,350
Graphic Designers $58,450
Web and Digital Interface Designers $97,990
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,390
Writers and Authors $63,660
Computer Programmers $81,070
Computer and Information Systems Managers $172,860

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.

Wilson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,740 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,294 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering game design programs near Wilson. The closest is Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC (22.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wake Technical Community College (44.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying game design roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in North Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($172,860), Software Developers ($134,710), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($100,390). Wages for Wilson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Wilson?

Rocky Mount, NC is 17.7 miles from Wilson 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 Wilson an affordable place to study game design?

Wilson’s median household income of $47,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilson 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 Wilson

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

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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