With over 100 locations nationwide in over 30 states, you are bound to find an ITT Technical Institute near you. They offer associate's and bachelor's degrees through their Digital Entertainment and Video Game Design program in the School of Drafting and Design. In addition to general education coursework, students learn the basics of game design including gaming technology, animation and level design.
Much like ITT Tech, DeVry University is located across the country in over 25 states. They offer bachelor's degrees in Game and Simulation programming. This program focuses on the math and physics of game design, fundamentals of programming and 2D and 3D game design.
Westwood College has campuses in six different states, including California, Texas and Illinois. They also offer online classes. Their Game Art and Design program teaches Maya as well as 3DS Max and gives students access to various game engines.
The Arts Institute provides over 40 locations nationwide as well as online courses. They offer a 3D Animation program that prepares students for careers as character animators, modelers and storyboard artists. They also offer a Game Art and Design program that leads to careers as digital artists, FX artists and game designers.
Located in Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail offers associate's degrees in graphic design, and bachelor's degrees in Game Art, Game Development, Computer Animation and Digital Arts and Design. Game design programs are also offered online. Courses in this two-year program include 3D Creation Content, Engine Development and Game Planning and Architecture.