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Marist University · School of Communication and the Arts and School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Games and Emerging Media Degree (B.S.)
An on-campus B.S. in Poughkeepsie combining game design, storytelling, programming, art and the business of games, with a Technical Development and Programming track and a Design, Writing, and Culture track.
Dedicated bachelor's degree in Games and Emerging Media; the official program page covers game design, programming, art and production tracks.
Source: marist.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
All students take foundations in programming, art, game design, UI/UX, game writing and storytelling and the business of games, then follow one of two tracks. Classes are project-based, and students build games with engines such as Unity.
No hardware or software requirement published on the pages we checked.
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We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.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
Early decision
Early Decision I: November 1; Early Decision II: February 15 · for First-year (year not printed)
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Source: marist.edu · verified October 12, 2026Early action
November 15 · for First-year (year not printed)
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Source: marist.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline
February 15 (Regular Decision) · for First-year (year not printed)
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Source: marist.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — First-year/transfer estimated cost of attendance, tuitionFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $50,760 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: marist.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game & Interactive Media Design
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computational Media
Concentration in Bachelor of Science in Computational Media — Media-Games
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