Webmaster

Education required for this profession

Some of these workers go to college for 2 years and get an associate degree. Other people need a 4-year bachelor's degree to get their jobs, especially if the job is complicated, high paying, or includes being in charge of other people. In college, webmasters learn about computers, the Internet, and communications. They also study math to strengthen their problem-solving skills and English so that they can write well at work. Many webmasters also study art and design so that they can work better with the artists and designers that help to make websites. Experience with computers is also very important. Employers look for people who know how to use specific types of software. They also want workers who are good at learning new computer skills.

Relevant Degree/Diploma/Certificate

Bachelors degree in web development

Quick Facts

The number of jobs is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations between 2006 and 2016. That's because more companies are using the Internet to do business. Companies will need webmasters to help make it easier to share information among computers. New technologies, such as wireless networks, will also lead to more jobs. People with the latest skills are expected to have excellent job opportunities.

Salary

The middle half of all network systems and data communication analysts, a group which includes webmasters, earn between $49,510 and $82,630 . The lowest-paid 10 percent made less than $38,410. The highest-paid 10 percent made more than $101,740.

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Online Universities Offering Degrees for this Profession

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