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Game Design
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education

Game Design

University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education ETPL
In this three-course certificate program, we'll examine the key principles of modern game design. You'll learn about focus groups; balance and playtest different types of games; and explore the factors that engage players and keep them coming back for more. Prepare to play an important role in this exciting, rapidly expanding field.
Visit the program website Enrollment Services Faculty (800) 506-1325 enroll@pce.uw.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,295.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

8 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

9

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer Graphics

Completion rate

83%

Employment rate

64%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$35

Typical (median) annual earnings

$72,000

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Graphics

Other Industries

35%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

22%

Information

17%

Retail Trade

13%

Education

13%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
59
Completion rate
83%
Average number of students who completed each year
20
Gender
Male
74%
Female
26%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
33%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
67%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
48%
30 to 39
41%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
4%
Prior education

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.