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LEAD THE TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION WITH A DEGREE IN WEB DEVELOPMENT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s connected world, digital and web-based experiences are the backbone of successful products and services. The Web Development program at UW-Stevens Point emphasizes training students in the design, development, and evaluation of interactive technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job prospects for Web Development (WD) graduates are excellent in areas such as user experience (UX) design and research, user interface (UI) design, interaction design, e-commerce, mobile design and development, and website design, development, and administration. Computing and New Media Technologies graduates majoring and minoring in Web Development rank among the top on campus in gaining employment in applicable fields or continuing studies in a related field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The employment growth rate for web developers and digital designers is projected to increase 16% through 2032. The median annual salary for 2023 was over $98,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Computing and New Media Technologies<\/h3>
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Why study Web Development at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3>

Learn different aspects of human-technology interaction, from how humans perceive and think to designing interactions and user interfaces that fit human needs and goals. The Web Development curriculum provides a wide range of opportunities in user experience and UI design, web design and development, and usability evaluation, including elective courses in game design, online marketing and e-commerce, and behavioral design. Nationally, our graduates work for Microsoft, UserTesting, Expedia, CGI, and others. They also have attended graduate programs at places like Iowa State University, University of Michigan, University of Washington, and Georgia Institute of Technology.<\/p><\/div>

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Scholarships and Awards<\/h3>

The Department of Computing and New Media Technologies administers several awards to recognize outstanding student performance. Awards are presented annually in the spring semester.<\/p><\/div>

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Outside the Classroom<\/h3>

Web Development students are in demand and have several avenues for paid internships and part-time employment locally to build their skills in real-world settings. Students will also gain valuable networking opportunities through guest lectures from alumni and the Computing and New Media Technologies capstone experience. Ongoing internship opportunities are available with local employers such as Sentry Insurance, Skyward, and WildCard Corp.<\/p><\/div>

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