Best Game Design Schools Near Dickinson, ND (2026)

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

Dickinson, North Dakota is home to about 25,216 residents. Median household income is $76,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $149,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Dickinson

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

Game Design Wages Near Dickinson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Software Developers $105,600
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Graphic Designers $56,470
Web and Digital Interface Designers $64,260
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $83,920
Writers and Authors $50,860
Computer Programmers $92,280
Computer and Information Systems Managers $149,130

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.

Dickinson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,216 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,964 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in North Dakota are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($149,130), Software Developers ($105,600), Computer Programmers ($92,280). Wages for Dickinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Dickinson?

Mandan, ND is 90.1 miles from Dickinson 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 Dickinson an affordable place to study game design?

Dickinson’s median household income of $76,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dickinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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 Dickinson

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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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