Michigan·Computer and Mathematical Occupations·SOC 15-1255

Best Web programs in Michigan, ranked by enrollment

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices.

65 schools in Michigan run programs that feed this job, graduating 5,569 people a year. The job pays a median of $81,010 in Michigan across about 1,750 jobs (BLS OEWS May 2025).

Also calledDesignerWebmasterWeb DesignerGame DesignerWeb ArchitectWorld DesignerDesign DirectorWeb Design Specialist
Graduates / yr
5,569
in Michigan
Median pay · Michigan
$81,010
BLS OEWS May 2025
Jobs in state
1,750
people employed
Schools
65
with a feeder program
Avg graduation rate
47%
across those schools
Median net price
$21,132
per year, IPEDS

Fields of study in Michigan that lead to this job

Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level. Numbers are graduates per year in this state.

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
CIP 11.01
Computer and Information Sciences
2,983graduates / yr
22 schools · 2 specializations · 53.5% of pipeline
Grad earnings $57,986
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
CIP 11.04
Information Science/Studies
742graduates / yr
10 schools · 1 specialization · 13.3% of pipeline
Grad earnings $57,313
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
CIP 11.07
Computer Science
740graduates / yr
25 schools · 1 specialization · 13.3% of pipeline
Grad earnings $70,374
Visual And Performing Arts
CIP 50.04
Design and Applied Arts
346graduates / yr
23 schools · 2 specializations · 6.2% of pipeline
Grad earnings $31,611
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
CIP 11.02
Computer Programming
307graduates / yr
20 schools · 1 specialization · 5.5% of pipeline
Grad earnings $46,719
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
CIP 09.07
Radio
237graduates / yr
20 schools · 1 specialization · 4.3% of pipeline
Grad earnings $29,112
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
CIP 11.08
Computer Software and Media Applications
126graduates / yr
13 schools · 1 specialization · 2.3% of pipeline
Grad earnings $33,504
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
CIP 52.14
Marketing
40graduates / yr
6 schools · 1 specialization · 0.7% of pipeline
Grad earnings $44,670
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
CIP 30.31
Human Computer Interaction
37graduates / yr
4 schools · 1 specialization · 0.7% of pipeline
Grad earnings $57,986
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
CIP 11.10
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
11graduates / yr
2 schools · 1 specialization · 0.2% of pipeline
Grad earnings $48,185

12 programs in Michigan that lead to this job

Ranked by graduates per year in Michigan (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are national College Scorecard figures reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. Each program also links to its own Michigan page.

Degree programs that lead to this occupation, ranked by graduates per year
#ProgramGraduates / yrShare of pipelineSchoolsGrad earnings (1 yr)Median debt
1
CIP 11.0101In Michigan
2,976
53.4%
22$57,986$24,286
2
CIP 11.0401In Michigan
742
13.3%
10$57,313$25,833
3
CIP 11.0701In Michigan
740
13.3%
25$70,374$23,250
4
CIP 50.0409In Michigan
329
5.9%
23$31,611$26,000
5
CIP 11.0201In Michigan
307
5.5%
20$46,719$20,729
6
CIP 09.0702In Michigan
237
4.3%
20$29,112$23,836
7
CIP 11.0801In Michigan
126
2.3%
13$33,504$27,000
8
CIP 52.1404In Michigan
40
0.7%
6$44,670$24,250
9
CIP 30.3101In Michigan
37
0.7%
4$57,986$25,812
10
CIP 50.0401In Michigan
17
0.3%
4$31,611$26,000
11
CIP 11.1004In Michigan
11
0.2%
2$48,185$25,250
12
CIP 11.0104In Michigan
7
0.1%
2$57,986$24,286

Top 25 schools in Michigan

Ranked by graduates per year into this job. Graduate earnings are reported for 18 of the 65 schools in this state.

Schools ranked by graduates per year into this occupation
#SchoolGraduates / yrTop feeder programGrad earnings (1 yr)Grad rateNet priceAcceptance
1University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI Public · 4 feeder programs
1,996Computer and Information Sciences, General$113,63493%16%
2Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI Public · 4 feeder programs
663Computer and Information Sciences, General$86,19281%85%
3Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI Public · 3 feeder programs
328Computer and Information Sciences, General$74,36067%83%
4Wayne State University
Detroit, MI Public · 3 feeder programs
296Computer and Information Sciences, General$77,37158%81%
5University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI Public · 4 feeder programs
270Computer and Information Sciences, General$77,27358%56%
6Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI Public · 2 feeder programs
234Computer and Information Sciences, General$66,53758%88%
7Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI Public · 3 feeder programs
135Computer Science46%80%
8Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI Public · 4 feeder programs
135Computer Science$60,97958%85%
9Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI Public · 1 feeder programs
108Computer Science$69,91068%92%
10Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI Public · 4 feeder programs
105Computer Science$74,13559%90%
11University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI Public · 5 feeder programs
100Computer and Information Sciences, General40%70%
12Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs
90Computer Science$67,39261%$32,67956%
13Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI Public · 3 feeder programs
72Computer and Information Sciences, General$68,03748%72%
14Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI Public · 3 feeder programs
69Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design17%
15Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs
59Computer Science$60,03157%$22,12698%
16Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI Public · 4 feeder programs
59Computer Programming/Programmer, General33%
17Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI Public · 3 feeder programs
51Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia52%84%
18Kettering University
Flint, MI Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs
50Computer Science$83,75171%$30,88079%
19Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI Public · 2 feeder programs
46Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design21%
20Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs
45Computer Science$73,14574%$22,39171%
21Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI Public · 2 feeder programs
45Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia21%
22Mott Community College
Flint, MI Public · 3 feeder programs
44Computer Programming/Programmer, General32%
23Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia, MI Public · 1 feeder programs
42Computer Programming/Programmer, General18%
24Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI Public · 4 feeder programs
42Computer Programming/Programmer, General22%
25Adrian College
Adrian, MI Private not-for-profit · 5 feeder programs
34Graphic Design48%$20,35773%

All 65 schools in Michigan

Every school in Michigan with a program that feeds this job, ordered by graduates per year. Earnings are shown for the ranked schools above; open a school profile for the rest.

All schools in Michigan that feed this occupation
SchoolCityControlGraduates / yrFeeder programs
University of Michigan - Ann ArborAnn ArborPublic1,9964
Michigan State UniversityEast LansingPublic6634
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendalePublic3283
Wayne State UniversityDetroitPublic2963
University of Michigan - DearbornDearbornPublic2704
Oakland UniversityRochester HillsPublic2342
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilantiPublic1353
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazooPublic1354
Michigan Technological UniversityHoughtonPublic1081
Central Michigan UniversityMount PleasantPublic1054
University of Michigan - FlintFlintPublic1005
Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfieldPrivate not-for-profit903
Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity CenterPublic723
Henry Ford CollegeDearbornPublic693
Davenport UniversityGrand RapidsPrivate not-for-profit591

What web and digital interface designers earn in Michigan

What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.

Median annual in Michigan
$81,010
Mean annual
$89,020
Jobs in state
1,750
What the range looks like
10th pct$42,660Median$81,01090th pct$140,830
Versus the national median
-22.1%

U.S. median $104,000. Michigan pays below the national figure.

Job concentration
0.54×

1.00× means the state has its expected share of these jobs.

Metro areas in Michigan

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$99,450median
790 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$78,430median
190 jobs
Flint, MI
$65,320median
30 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$67,770median
80 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$56,920median
160 jobs

Job outlook

Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.

Projected growth 2024–34
+7.0%
Faster than average
Openings per year
9,100
new jobs plus replacements
Employment change
9,000
128,900 → 137,900
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree

Growth and openings are national. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish employment projections at state level, so these figures describe the occupation across the whole U.S., not this state alone.

How to get in

The full skills, tools, and day-to-day breakdown lives on the national Web and Digital Interface Designers page.

How to become a Web

Job zone 4 of 5 · SVP 7.0 to < 8.0
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Top skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningWritingMonitoring

The same job in other states

Where else this occupation employs the most people, and what it pays there.

Related careers in Michigan

Every major mapped to this job

The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.

All 13 majors mapped to Web and Digital Interface Designers13 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
  • 09.0702Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 11.0101Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 11.0104Informatics
  • 11.0105Human-Centered Technology Design
  • 11.0201Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • 11.0401Information Science/Studies
  • 11.0701Computer Science
  • 11.0801Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • 11.1004Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
  • 30.3101Human Computer Interaction
  • 50.0401Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 50.0409Graphic Design
  • 52.1404Digital Marketing

Common questions

Answers for people weighing web and digital interface designers programs in Michigan.

What degree do you need to become a Web?+

Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Computer and Information Sciences, General, which awarded 2,976 degrees in Michigan in 2024-25, 53.4% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.

Which college majors lead to becoming a Web?+

The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 12 programs to this occupation. The largest are Computer and Information Sciences, Information Science/Studies, Computer Science, Design and Applied Arts, plus 6 more. Together they graduate about 5,569 people a year in Michigan.

How much do web and digital interface designers earn in Michigan?+

The median is $81,010 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). That is 22.1% below the U.S. median of $104,000. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.

Is demand for web and digital interface designers growing?+

BLS projects a +7.0% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, faster than average, with roughly 9,100 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.

How many schools offer programs for this career in Michigan?+

65 institutions in Michigan reported graduates from at least one of the 12 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.

What other job titles do web and digital interface designers work under?+

Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Designer, Webmaster, Web Designer, Game Designer, Web Architect, World Designer among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 15-1255.

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About the data on this page

Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024–25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).

  • BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics

    May 2025

    Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.

  • BLS Employment Projections

    2024–34

    Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.

  • IPEDS Completions

    2024-25 (provisional)

    Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.

  • College Scorecard, Field of Study

    2020-21 cohorts

    Median graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.

  • Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes

    latest available

    Graduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.

  • NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk

    CIP 2020 / SOC 2018

    Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.

  • O*NET Database 30.3

    30.3

    Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.

    Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA

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