Best Game Design Schools Near Mustang, OK (2026)

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

Mustang, Oklahoma has 1 accredited school offering game design programs, with tuition ranging from $35,648 to $47,247 per year for indexed programs. Mustang has a population of about 21,290. Median household income is $88,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $137,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Mustang

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

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK 12.6 miles from Mustang
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,655
Avg net price $22,857/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,648
Out‑of‑state$35,648
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

High Plains Technology Center

Woodward, OK 118.3 miles from Mustang
  • 2 year
44.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,734
Avg net price $7,761/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Game Design Wages Near Mustang

Mustang is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developers $122,390 Oklahoma City, OK $135,387
Special Effects Artists and Animators $66,980 OK statewide $74,093
Graphic Designers $50,300 Oklahoma City, OK $55,642
Web and Digital Interface Designers $70,610 Oklahoma City, OK $78,108
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $77,700 Oklahoma City, OK $85,951
Writers and Authors $64,100 Oklahoma City, OK $70,907
Computer Programmers $92,790 Oklahoma City, OK $102,644
Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,940 Oklahoma City, OK $152,588

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.

Mustang at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,290 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $88,262 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Mustang, OK?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering game design programs near Mustang. The closest is Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma City University (12.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Mustang are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($137,940), Software Developers ($122,390), Computer Programmers ($92,790). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Yukon instead of Mustang?

Yukon, OK is 9.2 miles from Mustang 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 Mustang an affordable place to study game design?

Mustang’s median household income of $88,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mustang while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Mustang

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

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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