Video Game Designers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$104,000/yr
Typical range
$73,290 – $158,820
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Video Game Designers does
Video game designers create the concepts, stories, characters, and gameplay mechanics that make games fun and engaging. They work with artists, programmers, and other team members to bring their creative visions to life across various platforms.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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