West Virginia's Web Design and Development pathway combines design skills with web technologies for careers creating and maintaining websites. Growing digital presence needs support diverse web developer opportunities.
Students learn web design principles, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, and user experience. Projects include designing and developing functional websites for real or simulated clients.
Graduates work as web designers, web developers, or UX/UI specialists. Many establish freelance web development businesses. Portfolio projects support remote work opportunities.
Web Design and Development at a Glance
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Courses
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
West Virginia's web design standards prepare students for web development careers. The framework covers web design principles, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design.
Curriculum includes web design principles, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, responsive design, and user experience. Assessment includes web projects and portfolios demonstrating design and development skills.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Web Design Fundamentals |
| HTML, CSS, and JavaScript |
| Responsive Design and User Experience |
| Advanced Web Development and Portfolio |
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.
Junior Web Developer
Entry LevelSalary range: $57,530 - $88,660
Adjusted for cost of living: $64,086
Web Developer
ExperiencedSalary range: $57,530 - $88,660
Adjusted for cost of living: $77,041
UX/UI Designer
ExperiencedSalary range: $43,490 - $120,580
Adjusted for cost of living: $80,907
Web Development Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $57,530 - $88,660
Adjusted for cost of living: $77,041
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern with web development agencies, design firms, and corporate marketing departments throughout West Virginia, with remote opportunities available.
Career & Technical Student Organization
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