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Web Development in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania's web development pathway prepares students for careers creating websites and web applications. Pennsylvania's digital economy requires skilled web developers across technology companies, agencies, and corporate organizations. Students learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, and web application development while developing practical skills creating professional websites and interactive web applications.

The curriculum emphasizes both front-end and back-end web development skills. Pennsylvania's career technical centers partner with web development agencies and technology companies. Students build real websites and applications, developing portfolios of professional work.

Web Development at a Glance

4

Courses

8

Credentials

4

Career Paths

State Standards & Framework

Pennsylvania's Web Development standards emphasize web technologies, design principles, and development practices. The framework requires proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web frameworks. Students must understand responsive design and web accessibility standards.

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Typical Course Sequence

Course
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Advanced Turf and Landscape Management

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Industry Certifications & Credentials

Career Opportunities

Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.

Web Development Manager

Experienced
$89,910in Pennsylvania
National: $90,930-1%

Salary range: $62,090 - $117,000

+2.9% growth1,700 openings/yr
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Full Stack Developer

Experienced
$123,740in Pennsylvania
National: $133,080-7%

Salary range: $94,490 - $147,060

+7.6% growth1,300 openings/yr
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Front-End Developer

Entry Level
$62,090in Pennsylvania
National: $63,140-2%

Salary range: $62,090 - $117,000

+2.9% growth1,700 openings/yr
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Junior Web Developer

Entry Level
$62,090in Pennsylvania
National: $63,140-2%

Salary range: $62,090 - $117,000

+2.9% growth1,700 openings/yr
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Work-based learning includes internships at web development agencies, technology companies, and corporate IT departments.

Career & Technical Student Organization

Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.

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