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Multimedia-Simulation and Game Development

Game development is the process of creating a video game. Development is undertaken by a game developer, which may range from a single developer to a global team of developers. In 2020, salaried game developers in the U.S. made an average of $101,644 a year (or $48.87 an hour).

Our computer applications program offers computer science for transfer (AS-T) degrees, math and science associate's degrees and certificates.

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Deciding on a career is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make and we're here to help! The Norco College Academic Counseling and Career Development Center provides a variety of resources to guide and direct you through a proven career development process, and we encourage all students to schedule some time to meet with a counselor for help with this important decision.

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Career options for students who get a degree in game development include: game developer, background artist, game programmer, audio engineer, concept artist, character artist/animator, content designer, computer programmer, and many more options! Check out the local career data on this page and schedule a career counseling appointment today!

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