Web Developers

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

$95,380

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+7% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Web developers build and maintain websites and web applications that people use every day, from simple landing pages to complex e-commerce platforms and social media sites. They spend their days writing code in languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various backend programming languages, translating design mockups into functional websites. Much of their work involves problem-solving—debugging code that isn't working correctly, figuring out why a website looks different across browsers, or determining the best way to structure a database. They collaborate regularly with designers, project managers, and clients to understand requirements and provide updates on progress.

Programs That Prepare You

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Computer Science(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management(masters)University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA

Computer Science(masters)Washington State University, WA

Computer Science(masters)Central Washington University, WA

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Computer Science(masters)University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, WA

Computer Science(masters)City University of Seattle, WA

Computer Science(masters)University of Washington-Seattle Campus, WA

Computer Science(masters)University of Washington-Bothell Campus, WA

Computer Science(bachelors)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

Computer Science(masters)Cornell University, NY

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management(doctoral)Capella University, MN

Computer Science(bachelors)Cornell University, NY

Computer Science(bachelors)Harvard University, MA

Computer Science(bachelors)Brown University, RI

Computer Science(bachelors)University of California-Berkeley, CA

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Computer Science(bachelors)Princeton University, NJ

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