An independent guide to game design degrees in the United States
Liberty University · School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The online BS in Information Technology with a Gaming Design cognate is a 120-credit degree in 8-week courses, combining an information technology core with a 15-hour cognate in graphic design, raster and 3D graphics, interactive game development and C# programming.
Officially named Gaming Design cognate within the BS in Information Technology (online catalog program).
Source: catalog.liberty.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
Other in-person requirement Not verified
Some courses may be required in intensive or alternative formats that may include scheduled meeting times, travel to campus, or required login sessions.
Source: liberty.edu · verified October 12, 2026The IT core covers programming, web programming, databases, networking, security, Linux, human-computer interaction and an IT capstone; the Gaming Design cognate adds Graphic Design Foundations, Raster Graphics Lab, 3D Graphics Lab, Interactive Game Development Lab and C# Programming or an internship.
Portfolio policy not published
The school's pages we checked do not state a portfolio policy for this program. That does not mean no portfolio is required — ask the admissions office.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances. How to prepare a game design portfolio
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Online undergraduate, full time, per credit (2026-2027) | $410 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$49,200 = 120 credits × $410 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: liberty.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| All students — Online undergraduate, part time, per credit (2026-2027) | $475 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$57,000 = 120 credits × $475 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: liberty.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Online undergraduate, military rate, per credit (2026-2027) | $250 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$30,000 = 120 credits × $250 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: liberty.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Program-specific funding: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
None verified for this program. Game design degrees do not require one specific specialized accreditation.
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