Also called: XR learning designer, Simulation developer
Creates virtual-reality and simulation training, like practicing surgery, repairing a jet engine, or handling a difficult customer.
Developers build 3D scenarios in game engines like Unity, script branching choices, and test with learners wearing VR headsets. Walmart, airlines, hospitals, and the military all use VR training.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in computer science, game design, or instructional technology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Game Design, Computer Science, Instructional Technology.
Growing faster than average. Growing as headsets get cheaper.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI speeds 3D asset and script creation; designing realistic scenarios and testing with learners stay human.
Classes: AP Computer Science A, 3D modeling or game design, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1252.
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