Best Game Design Schools Near Gaffney, SC (2026)

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

Gaffney, South Carolina has 3 accredited schools offering game design programs. Gaffney has a population of about 12,612. Median household income is $41,214 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $160,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Gaffney

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

Game Design Wages Near Gaffney

Occupation Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Software Developers $129,450
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Graphic Designers $57,170
Web and Digital Interface Designers $80,930
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $97,500
Writers and Authors $51,920
Computer Programmers $99,740
Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,860

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.

Gaffney at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,612 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $41,214 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Gaffney, SC?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering game design programs near Gaffney. The closest is Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton, NC (44.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stanly Community College (82.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in South Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($160,860), Software Developers ($129,450), Computer Programmers ($99,740). Wages for Gaffney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelby instead of Gaffney?

Shelby, NC is 16.2 miles from Gaffney 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 Gaffney an affordable place to study game design?

Gaffney’s median household income of $41,214 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaffney while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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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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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