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Associate of Applied Science

Web Design & Development (A.A.S.)

BYU-Idaho’s Web Design and Development program provides a solid background in both the breadth and depth of website design and development, allowing students to choose one of three areas of emphasis: Business and Communications, Website Design, or Website Development.
Computer Information Technology - Feb 2023

Web Design & Development Introduction

Web technology powers almost every aspect of our lives and takes a specialized skill set to build great sites and applications. BYU-Idaho’s Web Design and Development program graduates will be prepared to enter these rapidly expanding fields with the knowledge and skills to work within many different types of organizations.

Depending on their areas of focus and learning, students will find employment in creating and maintaining websites, software, and web businesses. The future job outlook for web designers and developers is exceptionally high as demand increases.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Web Design & Development, start with one of the following major-specific courses

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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Web Design & Development have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

With over 60% of software projects being web-based, our graduates are in high demand at global tech firms, creative startups, and in independent freelance roles. This broad industry landscape ensures that your skills remain competitive and financially rewarding in a digital-first economy.

Common Career Paths

This major prepares you for versatile roles in frontend, backend, and full-stack development, where you will master both technical coding and high-end aesthetic design. You will graduate with the technical expertise to manage databases and APIs, alongside the essential communication and teamwork skills needed to thrive in professional tech environments.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Web Design and Development
You will learn to leverage cutting-edge AI tools to streamline your coding, enhance your design workflows, and develop impactful products that solve modern challenges. Our curriculum empowers you to use AI as a creative and productive partner, ensuring you stand out as a tech-forward leader in the web development industry.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

Related Majors

Design and create websites and web apps while improving User Experience (UX).

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