Make the Game

Engineer and build the games themselves. Games are software — built by developers, designers, and artists.

8 careers

Write the code that makes a game world run.

$133,080/yrBachelor’s common, but portfolios/coding bootcamps can work | Projects matter a lot⇧ Strong

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$98,400/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…⇧ Strong

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$98,670/yrBachelor’s common, but portfolios/coding bootcamps can work | Projects matter a lot↓ Declining

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$82,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong

Animate the characters and effects players see on screen.

$99,800/yrHigh school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…→ Limited Growth

3D Artists create three-dimensional digital models, environments, and animations for video games, films, advertising, a…

$62,000/yrHigh school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…⇧ Strong

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$52,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$72,270/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…↗ Steady

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