Best Game Design Schools Near Eugene, OR (2026)

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

Eugene, Oregon is home to about 177,520 residents. Median household income is $63,836 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $157,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Eugene

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

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 106.8 miles from Eugene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,125
Avg net price $7,821/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR 131.0 miles from Eugene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,175
Avg net price $16,732/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Game Design Wages Near Eugene

Eugene is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area (BLS area code 21660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developers $121,050 Eugene-Springfield, OR $119,144
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A OR statewide –
Graphic Designers $57,970 Eugene-Springfield, OR $57,057
Web and Digital Interface Designers $102,220 OR statewide $100,610
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $91,150 Eugene-Springfield, OR $89,715
Writers and Authors $80,540 OR statewide $79,272
Computer Programmers $103,600 Eugene-Springfield, OR $101,969
Computer and Information Systems Managers $157,200 Eugene-Springfield, OR $154,724

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.

Eugene at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 177,520 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,836 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Eugene are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($157,200), Software Developers ($121,050), Computer Programmers ($103,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Springfield instead of Eugene?

Springfield, OR is 6.8 miles from Eugene 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 Eugene an affordable place to study game design?

Eugene’s median household income of $63,836 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eugene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Eugene

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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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