Web and Interaction Design
Associate of Science
Program Details
The curriculum in the Web and Interaction Design program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful transfer to a four-year program, and/or employment in the front-end Web design and development industry, including interface and experience design. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production methods used currently in the industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in front-end Web design and development fields, including user interaction and experience design (UI/UX), web accessibility and usability design, front-end development using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and Content Management System design. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of C or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following general education patterns- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Web and Interaction Design Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 38,680
- High salary: 106,580
- Average salary: 61490
Graphic Designers
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 37,600
- High salary: 103,030
- Average salary: 61300
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Bachelor's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 57,220
- High salary: 174,630
- Average salary: 99800
All Careers in Web and Interaction Design (6)
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 99,800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Game Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 98,090 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | - n/a | Rising | 98,090 |
| Web Developers | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 90,930 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 61,490 |
| Graphic Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 61,300 |
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