Best Game Design Schools Near Dyersburg, TN (2026)

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

Dyersburg, Tennessee has 2 accredited schools offering game design programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $25,082 per year for indexed programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $158,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Dyersburg

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

Henderson, TN 58.9 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $21,574/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee game design page.

Game Design Wages Near Dyersburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Software Developers $122,430
Special Effects Artists and Animators $83,080
Graphic Designers $57,270
Web and Digital Interface Designers $63,510
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $91,040
Writers and Authors $58,870
Computer Programmers N/A
Computer and Information Systems Managers $158,700

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.

Dyersburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,075 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,846 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Dyersburg, TN?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering game design programs near Dyersburg. The closest is Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN (58.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University (74.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying game design roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in Tennessee are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($158,700), Software Developers ($122,430), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($91,040). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?

Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg an affordable place to study game design?

Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Dyersburg

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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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