Tennessee's Web Design pathway prepares students for careers designing and developing websites and web applications. Growing digital presence across all business sectors creates consistent demand for web designers and developers.
Students develop competencies in web design principles, front-end development, user experience (UX), responsive design, and web standards. Projects include designing and building functional websites and web applications.
Graduates work as web designers, front-end developers, web developers, or UX specialists. Opportunities exist in agencies, corporate web departments, and freelance web development. Strong salaries ($40,000-$80,000+) and flexible work options make web development attractive.
Web Design at a Glance
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Courses
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Tennessee's web design standards emphasize design thinking, front-end coding, and modern web standards. The state integrates current web technologies and best practices.
Students build responsive websites and web applications. Assessment includes design competency, coding proficiency, and user experience understanding, with portfolio development for career readiness.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Computer Science Foundations |
| Web Design I |
| Web Design II |
| Web Development Capstone |
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 Designer
Entry LevelSalary range: $57,140 - $101,190
Adjusted for cost of living: $61,760
Front-End Developer
ExperiencedSalary range: $57,140 - $101,190
Adjusted for cost of living: $81,010
Web Developer
ExperiencedSalary range: $57,140 - $101,190
Adjusted for cost of living: $81,010
UX/UI Specialist
ExperiencedSalary range: $49,560 - $61,590
Adjusted for cost of living: $66,569
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern at web design agencies, technology companies, and corporate web development departments.
Career & Technical Student Organization
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