But traditional universities are getting in on the business, too. The Global Gaming League, a worldwide leader in live videogame events, listed the top 10 gaming colleges. Established schools filled out eight of the 10 spots, with University of Texas topping the list, followed by Penn State University and Rochester Institute of Technology. Full Sail came in at No. 10 and DigiPen at No. 5.
Steven Jacobs, a faculty member of RIT, says they offer a standard undergraduate degree, requiring the liberal arts classes and other courses that round out a full degree. Marq Singer, an eight-year industry veteran in game engineering, lectures occasionally at RIT. He says the four-year (or more, as RIT offers a Master's degree in gaming, as well) programs offer a strong foundation for those who wish to go into gaming. "I know it's clich
