Best Game Design Schools Near Clarksburg, WV (2026)

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

Clarksburg, West Virginia has 3 accredited schools offering game design programs, with tuition ranging from $66,246 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Clarksburg has a population of about 15,829. Median household income is $46,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $139,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Clarksburg

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

Morgantown, WV 31.1 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,939
Avg net price $15,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Game Design Wages Near Clarksburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Software Developers $121,000
Special Effects Artists and Animators $60,940
Graphic Designers $40,350
Web and Digital Interface Designers $71,880
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $62,300
Writers and Authors $64,410
Computer Programmers $65,320
Computer and Information Systems Managers $139,820

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.

Clarksburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,829 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,859 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Clarksburg, WV?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering game design programs near Clarksburg. The closest is West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV (31.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Main Campus (95.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying game design roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in West Virginia are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($139,820), Software Developers ($121,000), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($71,880). Wages for Clarksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fairmont instead of Clarksburg?

Fairmont, WV is 16.1 miles from Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg an affordable place to study game design?

Clarksburg’s median household income of $46,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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 Clarksburg

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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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