Studying Web Management: Degrees at a Glance
Website management involves the careful monitoring and maintenance of several Web-related components. Specialists in the industry work in a number of positions and perform tasks involving hardware, software and security. Colleges and universities offer Web management degrees through a school of information technology. The associate's degree can prepare you for entry-level opportunities in the tech field. The bachelor's degree provides the educational foundation for management positions with the appropriate experience.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that you can expect about as fast as average (12%-18%) to faster than average (22%) job growth during the 2010-2020 decade (www.bls.gov). Overall, information technology occupations are among the fastest growing and competitively paid opportunities.
| Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|
| Who is this degree for? | People who want entry-level support jobs in the industry | Individuals interested in pursuing a career in management or who want specific opportunities in Web development, management or security |
| Common Career Paths (with approximate median or mean annual salary) | - Entry-level web designer ($52,000 median)** - Computer programmer ($76,000 mean)* | -Web customer support specialist ($67,000 median)** - Information security analyst, Web developer or computer network architect ($82,000 mean)* - Computer and information systems manager ($126,000 mean)* |
| Time to Completion | 2 years full-time | 2 years with an associate's degree, 4 years without an associate's degree |
| Common Graduation Requirements | - Roughly 60 credits - Information security capstone | - Approximately 120 credits - Foundational programming course - Internship or capstone project |
| Prerequisites | High school diploma or equivalent | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Online Availability | Yes | Yes |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2011 figures), **Salary.com (July 2012 figures).
