You may not know that "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you" is Michigan's motto, but you are probably aware of at least one of the many post secondary schools in the state. Game Development schools in Michigan can help an aspiring game developer gain the familiarity and wisdom necessary for a successful career. There are 30 game development colleges in Michigan from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 427 students completed game development programs in Michigan.
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| Game Development Schools in Ann Arbor |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI, 48109 |
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Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI, 48105 |
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| Game Development Schools in Battle Creek |
Kellogg Community College
450 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI, 49017 |
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| Game Development Schools in Benton Harbor |
Lake Michigan College
2755 E Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI, 49022 |
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| Game Development Schools in Berrien Springs |
Andrews University
100 US Highway 31
Berrien Springs, MI, 49104 |
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| Game Development Schools in Big Rapids |
Ferris State University
1201 S State St
Big Rapids, MI, 49307 |
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| Game Development Schools in Bloomfield Hills |
Oakland Community College
2480 Opdyke Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304 |
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| Game Development Schools in Canton |
ITT Technical Institute-Canton
1905 S. Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI, 48188 |
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| Game Development Schools in Dearborn |
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI, 48128 |
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| Game Development Schools in Detroit |
College for Creative Studies
201 E Kirby
Detroit, MI, 48202 |
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| Game Development Schools in Flint |
Mott Community College
1401 E Court St
Flint, MI, 48503 |
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| Game Development Schools in Frankenlust Township |
Delta College
1961 Delta Road
Frankenlust Township, MI, 48710 |
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Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
Frankenlust Township, MI, 48710 |
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| Game Development Schools in Harrison |
Mid Michigan Community College
1375 S Clare Ave
Harrison, MI, 48625 |
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| Game Development Schools in Jackson |
Jackson Community College
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI, 49201 |
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| Game Development Schools in Kalamazoo |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI, 49003 |
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Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, 49008 |
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| Game Development Schools in Lansing |
Lansing Community College
419 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI, 48901 |
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| Game Development Schools in Livonia |
Madonna University
36600 Schoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI, 48150 |
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Schoolcraft College
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI, 48152 |
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| Game Development Schools in Monroe |
Monroe County Community College
1555 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI, 48161 |
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| Game Development Schools in Mount Pleasant |
Central Michigan University
1200 S Franklin St # 121
Mount Pleasant, MI, 48859 |
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| Game Development Schools in Muskegon |
Muskegon Community College
221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI, 49442 |
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| Game Development Schools in Petoskey |
North Central Michigan College
1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI, 49770 |
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| Game Development Schools in Roscommon |
Kirtland Community College
10775 N Saint Helen Road
Roscommon, MI, 48653 |
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| Game Development Schools in Southfield |
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts Inc
19900 W Nine Mile Rd
Southfield, MI, 48075 |
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| Game Development Schools in Swartz Creek |
ITT Technical Institute-Swartz Creek
6359 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI, 48473 |
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| Game Development Schools in Troy |
International Academy of Design and Technology
1850 Research Drive
Troy, MI, 48083 |
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ITT Technical Institute-Troy
1522 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI, 48083 |
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| Game Development Schools in Wyoming |
ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming
1980 Metro Court S.W.
Wyoming, MI, 49519 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Ann Arbor | $40,140.00 | $49,415.00 | $64,240.00 | $80,015.00 | $110,030.00 | $71,445.00 |
| Benton Harbor | $32,090.00 | $52,990.00 | $70,060.00 | $78,570.00 | $86,290.00 | $64,040.00 |
| Berrien Springs | $32,090.00 | $52,990.00 | $70,060.00 | $78,570.00 | $86,290.00 | $64,040.00 |
| Big Rapids | $52,670.00 | $58,410.00 | $70,530.00 | $101,080.00 | $122,840.00 | $78,770.00 |
| Bloomfield Hills | $35,085.00 | $49,795.00 | $65,450.00 | $81,245.00 | $93,165.00 | $64,700.00 |
| Canton | $38,355.00 | $48,585.00 | $62,235.00 | $78,165.00 | $100,290.00 | $64,930.00 |
| Dearborn | $38,355.00 | $48,585.00 | $62,235.00 | $78,165.00 | $100,290.00 | $64,930.00 |
| Detroit | $38,355.00 | $48,585.00 | $62,235.00 | $78,165.00 | $100,290.00 | $64,930.00 |
| Harrison | $35,085.00 | $49,795.00 | $65,450.00 | $81,245.00 | $93,165.00 | $64,700.00 |
| Jackson | $53,890.00 | $61,140.00 | $73,420.00 | $86,050.00 | $100,300.00 | $73,700.00 |
| Kalamazoo | $53,420.00 | $60,340.00 | $68,630.00 | $79,520.00 | $91,780.00 | $69,800.00 |
| Lansing | $51,020.00 | $61,210.00 | $67,880.00 | $74,800.00 | $87,340.00 | $67,810.00 |
| Livonia | $38,355.00 | $48,585.00 | $62,235.00 | $78,165.00 | $100,290.00 | $64,930.00 |
| Mount Pleasant | $52,670.00 | $58,410.00 | $70,530.00 | $101,080.00 | $122,840.00 | $78,770.00 |
| Petoskey | $39,880.00 | $48,750.00 | $58,780.00 | $66,860.00 | $84,450.00 | $60,020.00 |
| Southfield | $35,085.00 | $49,795.00 | $65,450.00 | $81,245.00 | $93,165.00 | $64,700.00 |
| Troy | $35,085.00 | $49,795.00 | $65,450.00 | $81,245.00 | $93,165.00 | $64,700.00 |
| Wyoming | $40,285.00 | $51,075.00 | $63,045.00 | $81,750.00 | $106,820.00 | $70,005.00 |
| Profession | Skills Required | Duties Performed |
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| Animator |
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| Computer Software Engineer |
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