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FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

24:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

8

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,955

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Game Design Program

The game design program at Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College instructs students in designing, developing, and programming interactive media entertainment, such as video games, computer games, internet games, game apps, and other various interactive media. Students who graduate from the game design program may pursue careers in game design, gaming journalism, video game testing, and more. Courses include theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, animation, story development, simulation, and programming. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer game design program.

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Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College

226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN

Established in 1910, Saint Paul College has offered comprehensive learning opportunities to students to enhance their economic opportunity in society. Since its conception, the Saint Paul College has been teaching students a wide spectrum of programs and has been ranked as the #1 community college in the country according to Washington Monthly Magazine in 2010 and 2013.

The school is focused in collaborative learning of the student and it currently has  39 associate degree programs and 60 certificate programs. Today, the school is famous for its healthcare-related  and engineering programs. However, they are also famous for their human resource and management programs.

Saint Paul College is a 520,000 square foot campus nestled in a 30-acre land and offers great facilities to students such as an in-campus bookstore, cafeteria, veteran’s center, health and fitness facilities as well as a student center. On the other hand,  the tuition fee rate of Saint Paul College varies between $162 and $262 per credit depending on the program. However, students can still save if they apply for The Power of YOU program which is a scholarship grant unique only for Saint Paul College.

When it comes to being academically competitive, there were about 856 students who began their foundation with Saint Paul College  and have transferred to a four-year college in 2009. The school is also covered by the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum that give credit to the students’ units from Saint Paul College.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Game Design program at Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College may provide services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance