The LA Times just finished a 3-part series on the study of video game design, at the collegiate level. Over 200 schools offer courses in "some aspect of video game development." On the one hand, these students are actually learning something that employers value - the average salary for a video game designer is $73,600. On the other hand, these students are studying video games for credit.

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Hah! Obligatory corollary - Part 3 "Women Left On Sidelines In Video Game Revolution"