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Hi Sam,

If you're wanting to pursue a career in web design it is probably best to get a 2-4 year degree as that is what most employers look at first. Next is skill level... and I suggest you work on that the most as it is most important. I own a web design diploma only to be told I couldn't get a job by the school's career advisor people. With that said I'm starting my own business...

Anyway, the more you know the better. Degree's don't really count for much but make sure your portfolio gives a great impression. I find it hard to find jobs with easy HTML stuff... programming jobs on the other hand are everywhere. I guess it depends on what you really want to do. Pick an area to specialize in and learn as much as possible and you will be fine.

As for the money, I recommend getting a loan. You don't have to pay it back till 6 months after you graduate (might depend on who you loan with).

Good luck!
-SMD

05-02-2008, 02:25 AM	· #4
SMD New Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 NP$: 0.00 (Donate)	Hi Sam, If you're wanting to pursue a career in web design it is probably best to get a 2-4 year degree as that is what most employers look at first. Next is skill level... and I suggest you work on that the most as it is most important. I own a web design diploma only to be told I couldn't get a job by the school's career advisor people. With that said I'm starting my own business... Anyway, the more you know the better. Degree's don't really count for much but make sure your portfolio gives a great impression. I find it hard to find jobs with easy HTML stuff... programming jobs on the other hand are everywhere. I guess it depends on what you really want to do. Pick an area to specialize in and learn as much as possible and you will be fine. As for the money, I recommend getting a loan. You don't have to pay it back till 6 months after you graduate (might depend on who you loan with). Good luck! -SMD Please register or log-in into NamePros to hide ads