Design and Develop Your Career
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.
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.
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Highlighted Career Paths
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.
Web Designer
Web designers can build or redesign websites for large companies, small businesses, and individuals. They understand what is needed to make the website functional but also know how to create an appealing website for users.
Web Developer
Web developers also get to design websites, but their job entails coding and modifying the actual website. They create and develop the layout according to the client’s specifications.
Interactive Designer
Interactive designers focus on creating an engaging web interface with logical and thought-out behaviors and actions. They use technology and communication of media to create a desirable user experience.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Web Design & Development, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Related Majors
Students will gain experience in programming, web business creation, online media, web frontend and backend development, and visual media as they gain the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for the professional workforce.