Game Artists!

[Zamarripa]

I Need to speak with a gamer artist. So if you are one or know one please tell me!
I'm considering being a game artist but I need to know if its a good career path. I love gaming and art so having a career with both of those combined would be a dream! I don't care about how much money I make and just want to do what I love.
I also want to know what colleges successful game artist went to. Ive tried looking into Full Sail University, University of Advancing Technologies and Art Institute. But Every time I dig deeper into my search there is always that one person who is like, Don't go there! Not to mention the tuition.
So please help! I'm about to be a senior in high school with no idea were I wanna go. I still have time to decide but I heard the earlier the better, right?