10/2007 Career Fair Info
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Opportunities for web design and desktop publishing are forecasted to grow nearly 30% from 2002-2012. - U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics
Two-thirds of the projected job openings between 2000 and 2010 will require Short Term On The Job Training. These jobs arise from replacement needs and tend to offer lower pay and benefits than those requiring a college degree.
Employment in jobs requiring an Associate’s Degree are expected to increase faster than any other group categorized by education or training.
Jobs requiring a Bachelor’s Degree, and which usually offer higher pay and better benefits, will account for about 7.3 million job openings through 2010. Most of these openings will result from job growth.
Interface Designers conceive websites with the focus on making the user’s interaction experience simple and intuitive.
Multimedia Designers create animated images, visual effects, and 3D scenes seen in movies, television and computer games.
Web Page Designers create the visual design of a website and code the HTML and CSS for online presentation.
Graphic Designers plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems by deciding the most effective way of getting a message across.
Average Annual Salary in Pennsylvania
- Interface Designer - $73,000
- Multimedia Designer - $65,000
- Web Designer - $57,000
- Graphic Designer - $44,000
Source: http://www.indeed.com
PLEASE NOTE: Actual salaries vary based on the size and location of the employer. Jobs in the city or suburbs pay higher than rural positions. Entry level positions typically pay less than the average.