Colleges and universities in the United States will offer 343 programs in video game design, development and programming during the upcoming school year, according to a report from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
In terms of number of programs, California is the leader, with 54 higher education institutions offering game-related programs. But the Bay State is no slouch. There are 13 game design programs offered in Massachusetts, two of them at Worcester schools – Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Becker College.
The ESA said video game sales totaled $25.1 billion in 2010 and gaming companies employ more than 120,000 people in 34 states.
