Visual Communications Technologies

Delivery: A mix of daytime and evening courses.
Start: Fall or Spring: Full- or Part-Time.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Diploma

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About the Program

The Web Design AAS Degree prepares students for careers in web design. The program places a strong emphasis on the creative design process. Students are introduced to front-end web design concepts.

This program is part of the Visual Communications Careers (VCC) area and is designed to provide you with the skills you need to enter a career once you have completed the degree. Although the A.A.S. degree is not designed for transfer to a four-year school, your general education and liberal arts courses typically do transfer. Some of your career-oriented courses may also transfer to specific majors at certain schools through the petition process.

  • Interpret client needs to design creative, eye-catching, and responsive websites and mobile applications
  • Create impactful visual communication to engage the public for clients trying to make a splash
  • Maximize search engine optimization by developing clean, modern, and intuitive websites
  • Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, and further education with a professional portfolio

Interested in a career in Web Design? Schedule a program tour!

 

Cost & Financial Aid

  • Tuition cost per credit*: Century College - $217.03; University of Minnesota, TC - $520.50; Private for-profit colleges - $1,300; Private colleges & universities - $2,320 *Annual tuition and fees **Based on posted institutions average cost per credit

    As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.

    Financial Aid

    Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs quality for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.

    Scholarship Opportunities

    Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.

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Potential Job Titles

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  • Web Designer*
  • Front End Web Developer
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Web Production Designer/Artist
  • UX/UI Designer

*30.8% of workers in this area have an associate degree or less, and 69.2% have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu 

Salary Data

Web Developer*
Average Wage: $28.24/hour
Top Earners: $41.00/hour

*Wages listed are for a variety of experience and education levels. (Wage data not available 7/18/22)
Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu

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