Connecticut contains three schools that offer game development programs. University of Bridgeport, the highest-ranking game development school in CT, has a total student population of 5,103 and is the 680th highest ranked school in America.
Of the 3 game development schools in Connecticut, none have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, University of Hartford comes out as the most expensive ($31,547/yr), with Norwalk Community College as the lowest recorded at only $7,294/yr.
Game Development students from Connecticut schools who go on to become game developers, game designers, video game designers, software developers, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. For example, there are 3,390 people working as gaming managers alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $74,030.
Also, within the game development schools in Connecticut, the average student population is 1,939 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Aside from game development, there are 2145 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 3,319 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $4,907, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.
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