Become a Web Designer

Since so many employers are crying for experienced or even entry-level web designers, some job seekers are accepting internships or doing pro bono work to get their feet in the door. Others who want to become a Web designer start out in a Web production artist position and work their way up with further training and hands-on hard work.

Entry-level Web designers start at $25,000-$30,000 while
those with more experience have a salary range of $43,500-$79,250 annually. Senior designers, at the top level of their profession, have annual salaries between $60,000 and $87,000.

There are many fine higher education and tech school facilities to train those who want to become a Web designer.

California's College of the Arts was founded in 1907 and is the largest nationally accredited independent art and design school in the United States. It offers both a Bachelor's and Masters degree program in Web design.

San Francisco's Academy of Art University teaches Web design as well. One of the best places to learn the skills needed to become a Web designer, it is the school's objective to give students a comprehensive background in multiple disciplines that include not only Web design but also digital art, and production. The new media department puts emphasis on design training, with hands-on focus on industry standard digital tools that prepare student to become Web designers and other real world careers.

Chicago's International Academy of Design and Technology offers both a two year Associates Degree as well as a four-year Bachelor's degree. The two-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree offers a focus on Internet and information technology, as well as art, design and visual communications. Within the visual communications concentration is the Web design program.

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