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Online Master's in Web Design: 2026 Programs
An online master’s in web design is an advancement or specialization degree. Common titles include BA/BS in Web Design, BFA in Web Design, MS in Web Design. In IPEDS 2024, 60 institutions reported bachelor’s-or-higher completions in the CIP codes used for this guide, and 54 of those institutions reported offering distance-education programs (IPEDS 2024). Of those, 15 reported master’s completions.
Employers hire from a portfolio. A degree without shipped work is a weak credential in this field. The BLS occupation ‘web and digital interface designers’ (SOC 15-1255) is the closest title; ‘web developers’ (15-1254) is the coding neighbor.
Quick answers
Can I get this degree online?
Yes. In IPEDS 2024, 60 institutions reported bachelor’s-or-higher completions in the CIP codes used for this guide, and 54 of those institutions reported offering distance-education programs (IPEDS 2024).
What will I study?
Typical coursework includes visual design, HTML/CSS, interaction design, accessibility, content structure, and a portfolio capstone.
What do graduates earn?
Web and Digital Interface Designers: The national median annual wage was $104,000, with the 10th percentile at $53,750 and the 90th at $201,550 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS). Employment was 128,900 in 2024, projected to grow 7.0 percent through 2034, with 9,100 openings per year (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034). Individual outcomes vary.
Do I need an undergraduate degree in this field?
Usually not. Most programs admit from related bachelor’s degrees. Check prerequisites (statistics, calculus, a portfolio, a teaching license) before you apply.
How is accreditation handled?
There is no required programmatic accreditor. Institutional accreditation is the academic check. Portfolio quality hires this field, not the CIP code.
At a Glance
- Common degree titles: BA/BS in Web Design, BFA in Web Design, MS in Web Design
- IPEDS 2024 institutions (bachelor’s or higher): 60 (54 with a distance-education flag)
- Related fields: web development, graphic design, user experience
Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.