by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 341 U.S. colleges awarded 5,374 degrees and certificates in Web & Multimedia Design. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 37% of graduates. College Factual ranks 123 schools in its 2027 Best Web & Multimedia Design Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $48,133 one year after completing, rising to $59,970 after four years.
A major in Web & Multimedia Design explores Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Html, Css, Xml, Javascript, Graphics Applications, And Other Authoring Tools To The Design, Editing, And Publishing (Launching) Of Documents, Images, Graphics, Sound, And Multimedia Products On The World Wide Web. Includes Instruction In Internet Theory, Web Page Standards And Policies, Elements Of Web Page Design, User Interfaces, Vector Tools, Special Effects, Interactive And Multimedia Components, Search Engines, Navigation, Morphing, E-Commerce Tools, And Emerging Web Technologies.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., web & multimedia design is a popular field of study, with 5,374 degrees awarded annually. 341 colleges award web & multimedia design degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 272.
By level, the 5,374 awards include 894 certificates, 1,387 associate degrees, 1,072 bachelor’s degrees and 1,986 master’s degrees.
Women earned 52% of web & multimedia design degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,787 of 5,374). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,285) and Hispanic or Latino (970), and international students earned 730.
College Factual ranks 123 schools in its 2027 Best Web & Multimedia Design Schools ranking, including 51 for associate degrees, 25 for bachelor’s degrees and 11 for master’s degrees. It also ranks web & multimedia design schools within 23 states. In all, 341 colleges offer web & multimedia design programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Web & Multimedia Design Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common web & multimedia design credential is the master’s degree: 1,986 of the 5,374 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to web & multimedia design call most for Active Listening, Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Design, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Near Vision.
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How long a web & multimedia design degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 894 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1,387 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,072 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,986 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to web & multimedia design, at 47.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 47.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 16.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 9.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 9.7% |
| Some college courses | 6.8% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 3.5% |
| Master’s degree | 3.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Web & Multimedia Design, with an average median salary of $81,160; the strongest outlook belongs to Web and Digital Interface Designers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Interface Designer, Computer Graphic Designer, Computer Graphic Artist and Web Programmer.
The occupation related to web & multimedia design with the most projected jobs is Web Developers, at 564,182.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Web Developers | 564,182 | 4.6% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 509,308 | 13.0% |
| Graphic Designers | 267,813 | 4.6% |
| Video Game Designers | 207,860 | 2.6% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 202,912 | 0.6% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 40,928 | 6.1% |
Web & Multimedia Design graduates earn a median $48,133 one year after completing their program, $59,970 after four years and $46,880 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,133 |
| 4 years | $59,970 |
| 5 years | $46,880 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to web & multimedia design, with a median salary of $125,527.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
Web & Multimedia Design has 4 similar majors in the Computer & Information Sciences field, which together award 10,980 degrees a year; the largest are Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration (3,836), Computer Graphics (3,784) and Computer Software and Media Applications, Other (2,098). Browse all Computer & Information Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 3,836 |
| Computer Graphics | 3,784 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 2,098 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 1,262 |
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