Gaining a two-year Web Developer degree from Highline College will equip you to design and develop dynamic, data-driven websites for small to mid-size businesses. Highline works closely with the industry to ensure that students are learning the most relevant and marketable skills. Students participate in a capstone project for a small business in the community, complete an internship, and attend Emerging Technologies seminars.
Highline offers a two-year AAS Degree in Web Developer and Web Design, as well as a number of short certificates. Most classes are available online and hybrid.
Emphasis & Technologies
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- Front-end development (HTML5, CSS 3 and JavaScript).
- Database Technologies (MySQL)
- Web Programming (PHP)
- JavaScript and jQuery
- Web Design Fundamentals
- Content Management Systems (WordPress)
- Mobile App Development
- Agile Software Development, Versioning, and Project Management
- Front end & back end programming
- Debugging and testing
- Animation
* The AAS Degree in Web/Database Development is not a transfer degree, with the exception of Central Washington University’s (Des Moines campus) BAS ITAM (BAS in Information Technology and Administrative Management), Highline College’s BAS in Cybersecurity and Forensics, and BAS programs available at other colleges. If you are interested in transferring to another four-year university, see the Computer Science Transfer degrees.
Contact Rav Kang
Web & Computer Science
Office: Building 29 Room 247
Office Hours
Phone: (206) 592-3337
Email: rkang@highline.edu
By Googling “Web developer jobs in Seattle,” you will find an ample number of jobs in Seattle, WA. There are so many job opportunities on Indeed.com for Seattle website developers!
The job market in Seattle for web developers is rewarding and thriving. Web development jobs are real from small businesses and companies like Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon!
As a graduate of Highline College, you will be fully prepared to fill new jobs in web development.
I started the AAS in Web Development at Highline College because I wanted to get skills to get a job. I was surprised to get more than that. I met professors that were really passionate about their student’s success. This led to very interactive and meaningful classes that taught me how to apply the best practices to my job. Soon after I started the program, I found a job as a programmer thanks to the referral by one of my professors who saw my commitment to learn and achieve more every day. While working, I realized how important every lesson was. I also became part of Washington MESA, and they gave me the chance to participate in a career fair sponsored by the SHPE were I could to introduce myself to many representatives of Fortune 500 companies that attended. Currently, I work as a Software Engineer at Microsoft where I continue to apply the valuable knowledge I acquired at Highline College, the institution where I first learned how to program and to which I will always be grateful for being a key part of my journey.”
Dixon Mejia Piters

BAS Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Forensics expands on Highline's already strong Computer Science and Computer Information Systems Department.
Professional/Technical
The CS/CIS department at Highline College offers a range of professional/technical programs, ranging from WebDevelopment to Network Engineer, and more.
Transfer to a 4-year school
Transfer to a 4-year school by completing a 2 year AA or AS in Computer Science. Benefits to a large institute include smaller classes and cost!
Continuing Education
Are you looking to further your existing skills? The CS/CIS department offer a range of short certificates that will provide you the skills to enhance your career.