Anybody with a career in the Gaming Industry?

I was just wondering if there was anyone that works or is involved in the gaming industry that could point me in the right direction. I'm looking to pursue an education in Game Design and would like to know what the most reputitable schools are. We are constantly bombarded by tech school commercials on the television but I have heard alot of bad things about them. I hearthe education at places like DeVry and ITT Tech, among others, is sub-par and that degrees from these institutions are not taken seriously from the industry. Any help would be appreciated. Are these stories false or are there other colleges or even universites in the states that have developed a good game design curriculum? I would just like to know from someone that is familiar with the industry and the education required to pursue a career within it.

Thanks alot

Dave

id like to ask an additional question on the subject matter.

i too am looking to be going in the game design direction

i was wondering what is a good area to get my degree in college, i am going to take particular gaming classes somewhere else, but i am trying to find something that my school offers that would be helpful

i was considering computer science or graphic design, if those are helpful, which would be a better choice?