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Business Collaboration

Providing crucial administrative and sales support in the world of technology.

Administrative Workers

Administrative professionals often become one of the most important members of any office. They provide a variety of administrative and clerical tasks ranging from scheduling clients and document organization to on the spot problem solving. In fact, the role of an administrative executive is typically the role of a project manager.

The San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence reports more than 75,063 job openings in the Bay Area by 2025 and a median annual salary of $54,533.

  • Basic Word Processing / File management 

  • Accounting Software: Quickbooks or Sage

  • Database User interface: Filemaker / Microsoft Access and Excel

  • ERP Software: Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle PeopleSoft, Netsuite

  • Operating System: Windows, Apple, Oracle

CollegeInstructional ProgramIndustry Skills & Certifications
Marin CollegeMS Office Specialist CertificationMicrosoft (MS) Office Specialist
Mission CollegeMicrosoft Office Certificate of AchievementMicrosoft (MS) Office Specialist
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeMicrosoft Office Specialist Certificate Certificate of AchievementMicrosoft (MS) Office Specialist
Solano Community CollegeMicrosoft Office Specialist Job CertificateMicrosoft (MS) Office Specialist

Information Technology

Meeting the computer technology needs of business, government, healthcare, schools, and other kinds of organizations by managing the hardware and software necessary for effective networks.

Network & Systems Administrators

IT professionals are renowned for their problem solving capabilities. Day to day tasks for IT or System Administrators typically include investigating and diagnosing network problems, monitoring usage stats, improving a company’s IT systems and helping employees tech support when needed.

The Employment Outlook in the Bay Region, according to the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research in June 2021:

  • Anticipated 22,926 jobs in Bay Region by 2025

  • Median hourly wage of $58.86

  • Median annual salary of $117,724

  • Database Management Software: Apache, Mongo, etc

  • Dev Software Environments: Apache, Microsoft Visual Basic, Ruby, IDE

  • Network Monitoring  Software: Remote Monitoring Software, Wireshark

  • Operating Systems: Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Oracle, UNIX

  • Programming Languages: Javascript,  HTML/CSS , SQL, Python, Java, C#, C++, PHP, Ruby

  • Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

CollegeInstructional ProgramIndustry Skills & Certifications
Cabrillo CollegeCisco Certified Network Professional Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNP
Cabrillo CollegeCisco Certified Network Associate Skills CertificateCisco CCNA
Las Positas CollegeIT Support ProfessionalCertificate of AchievementGoogle IT TechnicianCompTIA A+
Las Positas CollegeCisco Network AssociateCertificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
Las Positas CollegeCloud ComputingCertificate of AchievementAmazon (AWS)
Diablo Valley CollegeComputer network technologyCCNA, CCNP
Marin CollegeCisco CompTIA A+ CertificationCompTIA A+
Foothill CollegeCloud Computing Certificate of AchievementAmazon (AWS)
Ohlone CollegeCisco Certified Network Associate Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
Cañada CollegeCloud Computing Certificate of AchievementAmazon (AWS)
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeCisco Certification Training in CCNA CertificateCisco CCNA
Mission CollegeCisco Certified Network Administration Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
Evergreen Valley CollegeNetwork Systems Engineer Post Graduate DiplomaCisco CCNA CompTIA A+CompTIA Linux+VmWare
Computer System & Network Post Graduate DiplomaCisco CCNA CompTIA A+
San Jose City CollegeCisco Networks Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
San Jose City CollegeComputer Programing Levels 1-3 Certificate of AchievementC++JavaVisual Basic
Chabot CollegeInformation Technology Associate DegreeCompTIA Security+CompTIA Cloud+Cisco CCNAWireshark
Merritt Community CollegeApplications Security Associate DegreeJava
Merritt Community CollegeInfrastructure Security Associate DegreeAmazon (AWS)

Computer User Support Specialists

The primary responsibility of customer support specialist is to provide IT assistance. These individuals are typically answering questions or resolving computer issues via telephone, or electronically. Though some may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software in person.

The Employment Outlook in the Bay Region, according to the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research in June 2021:

  • Anticipated 32,436 jobs in Bay Region by 2025

  • Median hourly wage of $34.64

  • Median annual salary of $72,045

  • Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.

  • Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.

  • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.

  • Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.

  • Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.

CollegeInstructional ProgramIndustry Skills & Certifications
Cabrillo CollegeCisco Certified Network Professional Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNP
Cabrillo CollegeCisco Certified Network Associate Skills CertificateCisco CCNA
Las Positas CollegeIT Support ProfessionalCertificate of AchievementGoogle IT TechnicianCompTIA A+
Las Positas CollegeCisco Network AssociateCertificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
Las Positas CollegeCloud ComputingCertificate of AchievementAmazon (AWS)
Diablo Valley CollegeComputer network technologyCCNA, CCNP
Marin CollegeCisco CompTIA A+ CertificationCompTIA A+
Foothill CollegeCloud Computing Certificate of AchievementAmazon (AWS)
Ohlone CollegeCisco Certified Network Associate Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
Cañada CollegeCloud Computing Certificate of AchievementAmazon (AWS)
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeCisco Certification Training in CCNA CertificateCisco CCNA
Mission CollegeCisco Certified Network Administration Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
Evergreen Valley CollegeNetwork Systems Engineer Post Graduate DiplomaCisco CCNA CompTIA A+CompTIA Linux+VmWare
Computer System & Network Post Graduate DiplomaCisco CCNA CompTIA A+
San Jose City CollegeCisco Networks Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
San Jose City CollegeComputer Programing Levels 1-3 Certificate of AchievementC++JavaVisual Basic
Chabot CollegeInformation Technology Associate DegreeCompTIA Security+CompTIA Cloud+Cisco CCNAWireshark
Merritt Community CollegeApplications Security Associate DegreeJava
Merritt Community CollegeInfrastructure Security Associate DegreeAmazon (AWS)

Cybersecurity

Protecting internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyber-threats, such as unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems.

Security Analyst

The role of Information Security Analyst is dedicated to maintaining security and secrecy of digital data. The ideal candidate for this position should possess a strong knowledge of information and internet security, be capable of helping to train the staff on proper information management and willing to assist in needed adopting security measures.

The Employment Outlook in the Bay Region, according to the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research in June 2021:

  • Anticipated 5,992 jobs in Bay Region by 2025 (29% increase!)*

  • Median hourly wage of $65

  • Median annual salary of $135,703

*Total number of Information Security jobs in the Bay Region

 

  • Network Monitoring  Software: IBM SIEM, Symantec, Wireshark

  • Operating Systems: Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Shell script, UNIX

  • Dev Environment Software: Apache, Go, Microsoft Visual Studio, LabVIEW

  • Security: HP WebInspect, McAfee, Portswigger, Symantec

  • Web Dev: AJAX, HTML, Node, Spring Framework

  • Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

College NameInstructional ProgramIndustry Skills & Certifications
Cabrillo CollegeCyber Security Skills Certificate of AchievementCompTIA Network+
City College of San FranciscoNetwork Security Certificate of AchievementCompTIA Security+
City College of San FranciscoAdvanced Cybersecurity Certificate of AccomplishmentsCertified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
College of MarinCisco CompTIA A+ CertificationCompTIA A+
Diablo Valley CollegeInformation and Communication Technology (CNT) Associate DegreeA+
Evergreen Valley CollegeCyber Security and Cloud Computing Post Graduate DiplomaCisco CCNA CompTIA Security+CompTIA Cloud+AzureVmWare
Foothill CollegeCertificate of Achievement in CybersecurityNETWORK BASICS (CCNA), CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
Las Positas CollegeCyberSecurity Certificate of AchievementCompTIA Security+
Merritt CollegeInfrastructure Security Certificate of Achievement
Merritt CollegeApplication Security Certificate of Achievement
Merritt CollegeApplications Security (software) Associate DegreeJava
Monterey Peninsula CollegeNetwork and Security Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
OhloneCybersecurity Certificate of AchievementCompTIA Security+
Santa Rosa Junoir CollegeIT Essentials CertificationA+

Penetration Tester

Penetration and vulnerability testers evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Their attempts to breach / exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.

The Employment Outlook in the Bay Region, according to the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research in June 2021:

  • Anticipated 5,992 jobs in Bay Region by 2025*

  • Median hourly wage of $54.81

  • Median annual salary of $114,010

*Total number of Information Security jobs in the Bay Region

  • Develop testing routines or procedures.

    Analyze security of systems, network, or data

  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations

  • Develop computer or information systems

  • Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel

  • Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities

  • Interpret design or operational test results

  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information

  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment

College NameInstructional ProgramIndustry Skills & Certifications
Cabrillo CollegeCyber Security Skills Certificate of AchievementCompTIA Network+
City College of San FranciscoNetwork Security Certificate of AchievementCompTIA Security+
City College of San FranciscoAdvanced Cybersecurity Certificate of AccomplishmentsCertified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
College of MarinCisco CompTIA A+ CertificationCompTIA A+
Diablo Valley CollegeInformation and Communication Technology (CNT) Associate DegreeA+
Evergreen Valley CollegeCyber Security and Cloud Computing Post Graduate DiplomaCisco CCNA CompTIA Security+CompTIA Cloud+AzureVmWare
Foothill CollegeCertificate of Achievement in CybersecurityNETWORK BASICS (CCNA), CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
Las Positas CollegeCyberSecurity Certificate of AchievementCompTIA Security+
Merritt CollegeInfrastructure Security Certificate of Achievement
Merritt CollegeApplication Security Certificate of Achievement
Merritt CollegeApplications Security (software) Associate DegreeJava
Monterey Peninsula CollegeNetwork and Security Certificate of AchievementCisco CCNA
OhloneCybersecurity Certificate of AchievementCompTIA Security+
Santa Rosa Junoir CollegeIT Essentials CertificationA+

Programming & Development

Working with software and software systems, including their theory, design, development, and application.

Software & App Developer

Developers are responsible for a variety of functions ranging from research, design, and develop software or applications. By analyzing user needs, developers create solutions to fit client needs by applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Developers are often responsible for maintaining databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating development as part of a team.

The Employment Outlook in the Bay Region, according to the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research in June 2021:

  • Anticipated 5,992 jobs in Bay Region by 2025 (29% increase!)*

  • Median hourly wage of $65

  • Median annual salary of $135,703

*Total number of Information Security jobs in the Bay Region

 

  • Database Management Software: Amazon, Mongo, etc

  • Dev Software Environments: Apache, Microsoft Visual Basic, Ruby, IDE

  • Objective Oriented Development Software: Apache spark, jQuery, Objective C

  • Operating Systems: Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Oracle, UNIX

  • Programming Languages: Javascript,  HTML/CSS , SQL, Python, Java, C#, C++, PHP, Ruby

  • Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

CollegeInstructional ProgramIndustry Skills & Certifications
BerkeleyAdvanced Computer Programming Associate DegreeC++ Java
Cabrillo CollegeComputer Science Transfer DegreeJavaC++
Cañada CollegeComputer Science Associate DegreeC++Java
Cañada CollegeC++ Certificate of AchievementC++
Cañada CollegeJava Certificate of AchievementJava
Cañada CollegeSwift Certificate of AchievementSwift
City College of San FranciscoComputer Science Associate DegreeC++Java
City College of San FranciscoComputer Programming C++ Certificate of AchievementC++
City College of San FranciscoComputer Programming Java Certificate of AchievementJava
City College of San FranciscoAndroid App Programming Certificate of AchievementC++Java
City College of San FranciscoiPhone App Programming Certificate of AchievementC++JavaSwift
College of AlamedaComputer Information Systems Associate DegreeC++SQL
College of San MateoApplications and Development Associate DegreeJavaC++PythonSQL
College of San MateoWeb and Mobile Application Development Associate DegreePythonC++JavaSwift
College of San MateoComputer& Information Science Associate DegreeC++Java
Contra Costa CollegeComputer Programming Associate DegreeC++
De Anza CollegeComputer Science Associate Degree for TransferC++Java
De Anza CollegeProgramming Associate DegreeVisual BasicC++
De Anza CollegeProgramming in Python Certificate of AchievementPython
De Anza CollegeVisual Basic Programming Certificate of AchievementVisual Basic
Diablo Valley CollegeComputer Science Associate DegreeC++Java
Diablo Valley CollegeComputer Information Systems (CIS) Associate DegreePMPSQL
Diablo Valley CollegeAdvanced Java Programming Certificate of AchievementJava
Diablo Valley CollegeVisual Basic Programming Certificate of AchievementVisual Basic
Diablo Valley CollegeProgram Design Certificate of AchievementC++
Foothill CollegeComputer Science Associate Degree for TransferC++JavaPython
Foothill CollegeSoftware Development in Python Certificate of AchievementPython
Foothill CollegeSoftware Development in Java Certificate of AchievementJava
Foothill CollegeSoftware Development in C++ Certificate of AchievementC++
Foothill CollegeAdvanced Software Development Certificate of AchievementC++JavaPython
Gavilan CollegeComputer Programming Associate DegreeC++Visual Basic
Gavilan CollegeScientific Programming Associate DegreeC++JavaVisual Basic
Gavilan College
Hartnell CollegeComputer Science Associate Degree for TransferC++Java
Hartnell CollegeDigital Web and Mobile Development Associate DegreeHtmlSwiftJava
Hartnell CollegeMobile Development Certificate of AchievementSwift
Las Positas CollegeComputer Science Transfer DegreeC++
Los Medanos CollegeComputer Science Associate Degree for TransferC++Java
Marin CollegeComputer Science Associate DegreeC++Java
Monterey Peninsula CollegeComputer Science Associate DegreeC++JavaPython
Monterey Peninsula CollegeSoftware Development Certificate of AchievementC++JavaPython
OhloneComputer Science Associate DegreeC++
OhloneJava Developer Certificate of AchievementJava
San Jose City CollegeComputer Science Associate DegreeC++Visual BasicJava
San Jose City CollegeCIS Web Developer Associate DegreeJavaPython
San Jose City CollegeWeb Developer 2-3 Certificate of AchievementJava
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeWeb Full-Stack Developer Associate DegreeJavaSQL
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeGame Development Associate DegreeJava
Skyline CollegeComputer Science Associate Degree for TransferC++
Solano Community CollegeComputer Programming Associate DegreeVisual BasicJava
Solano Community CollegeWeb Development Associate DegreeSQLVisual BasicJava
West Valley CollegeComputer Science Certificate of AchievementC++Java

Short Duration Programs

Digital Media

Developing and designing multimedia that drives organizations by creating content that entertains, informs and inspires.

Multimedia Artists & Animators

Multimedia artists create digital content using video, sound, effects, animations, or other tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials. There are a wide variety of specialities for multimedia artists and animators to choose from. Some individuals prefer to create animated movies or video games. Others create visual, lighting or sound effects.

The Employment Outlook for Bay Region, according to the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research in June 2021:

  • Anticipated 5,213 jobs in Bay Region by 2025

  • Median hourly wage of $41.90

  • Median annual salary of $87,155

  • Music or sound editing software — Avid Digidesign Pro Tools

  • Video creation and editing software — Adobe AfterEffects; Apple Final Cut Pro; Screencastify; YouTube

  • Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe After Effects; Adobe Creative Cloud; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop

  • Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Flash Player; Brightcove; Google Video

CollegeInstructional ProgramOutcome
Berkley City CollegeMultimedia Arts – Video ArtsA.A. Degree
Berkley City CollegeVideo Arts Level ICertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Berkley City CollegeVideo Arts Level IICertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Berkley City CollegeMultimedia Arts – Animation and Game DesignA.A. Degree
Berkley City CollegeAnimation Level ICertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Berkley City CollegeAnimation Level IICertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Berkley City CollegeFilm, Television, And Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
Cañada CollegeVideo Game DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 30 to less than 60 semester units or 45 to less than 90 quarter units
Cañada College3D Animation and Videogame ArtA.A. Degree
Cañada College3D Animation and Videogame ArtCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Cañada CollegeDigital Art and AnimationCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Cañada CollegeDigital Art and AnimationA.A. Degree
Chabot CollegeAnimationCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Chabot CollegeFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
City College of San FranciscoDigital AnimationCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
City College of San FranciscoFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.A. Degree
City College of San FranciscoSound DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
City College of San FranciscoBroadcast Motion GraphicsCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
City College of San FranciscoTelevision ProductionCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
City College of San FranciscoVideo Editing and Post ProductionCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
City College of San FranciscoVisual Design FoundationCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
City College of San FranciscoVisual Media ProductionCertificate of Achievement requiring 30 to less than 60 semester units or 45 to less than 90 quarter units
City College of San FranciscoVisual & Interactive DesignCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
City College of San FranciscoAV TechnologistCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
College of MarinMultimedia Studies: Sound and Video Design SpecialtyA.S. Degree
College of MarinMultimedia Studies: Sound and Video Design SpecialtyCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
College of MarinMultimedia Studies: EntertainmentA.S. Degree
College of MarinMultimedia Studies: EntertainmentCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
College of MarinFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
College of San MateoDigital Media: Digital Video ProductionA.A. Degree
College of San MateoMultimedia: Digital VideoA.A. Degree
College of San MateoFilm, Television, and Electronic Media
College of San MateoMultimedia: Digital VideoCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Contra Costa CollegeDigital Film ProductionCertificate of Achievement: 12 to fewer than 18 semester(or 18 to fewer than 27 quarter) units
De AnzaFilm/TV: AnimationA.A. Degree
De AnzaAnimationCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
De AnzaComputer AnimationCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
De AnzaFilm/TV: ProductionCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
De AnzaFilm/Television Production: AnimationCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
De AnzaFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
Diablo ValleyArt Digital Media 3D Modeling & AnimationCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Diablo ValleyAnimationA.A. Degree
Diablo ValleyArt Digital Media – AnimationCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Diablo ValleyMusic Industry StudiesA.A. Degree
Diablo ValleyCommercial Music – Media CompositionA.A. Degree
Diablo ValleyCommercial Music – PerformanceA.A. Degree
Diablo ValleyCommercial Music – Technology and ProductionA.A. Degree
Diablo ValleyAudio Visual TechnologyA.S. Degree
Diablo ValleyAudio Visual TechnologyCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Diablo ValleyFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
Foothill CollegeFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
Gavilan CollegeDigital Video and AnimationCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Gavilan CollegeDigital Media: Digital Audio/VideoA.A. Degree
Gavilan CollegeFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
Hartnell CollegeFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
Laney CollegePerformance and Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital CinematographyCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Laney CollegeMedia Communications: Perf & Prod Broadcast MediaCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Laney CollegeAudioVisual TechnologistCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Las Positas CollegeVisual CommunicationsA.A. Degree
Napa Valley CollegeFilm, Television and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
Ohlone CollegeMultimedia: Video, Animation, and Motion GraphicsCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Ohlone CollegeMultimedia: 3D Modeling and AnimationCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Ohlone CollegeMultimedia: Game Design and AnimationA.A. Degree
Ohlone CollegeFilm, Television, and Electronic MediaA.S. Degree
San Jose City CollegeMedia ArtsA.A. Degree
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeDigital Media: 3D Modeling & AnimationA.S. Degree
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeDigital Media: 3D Modeling & AnimationCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeDigital Media: Digital FilmmakingA.S. Degree
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeDigital Media: Digital FilmmakingCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Solano Community CollegeFilm & TelevisionA.A. Degree
West Valley CollegeComputer Arts: AnimationA.A. Degree
West Valley CollegeComputer Arts: AnimationCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units

Web Developers

Web developers are best known for their ability to design, develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Day to day tasks for a developer often consist of compiling and evaluating code to ensure that it is properly structured and leveraged across all browsers and device configurations. They also handle a variety of other responsibilities such as optimizing web performance, eCommerce integrations, and may also develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Job & Salary Outlook

The Employment Outlook for the Bay Region, according to the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research in June 2021:

  • Anticipated 12,887 jobs in Bay Region by 2025

  • Median hourly wage of $49

  • Median annual salary of $102,193

  • Database Management: MongoDB, MySQL

  • Development Environment Software: Apache Ant, C, Framework, Visual Basic, Ruby

  • Image Processing: Adobe Photoshop

  • Office Software: GoogleDrive, Mircosoft Office

  • Web Platform Software: AJAX, CSS, HTML, JavaScipt, JSON, Node.js, PHP, React

CollegeInstructional ProgramIndustry Skills & Certifications
Berkley City CollegeMobile and Web Design Asocciate DegreeHTML, CSS, WordPress
Berkley City CollegeMobile and Web Design Certificate of AchievementHTML, CSS, WordPress
Cabrillo CollegeWeb Media Asocciate DegreeHTML, CSS, WordPress
Cabrillo CollegeWeb Development Certificate of AchievementHTML, CSS, WordPress
Cabrillo CollegeWeb Design Certificate of AchievementHTML, CSS, WordPress
Cañada CollegeWeb Design & Development Certificate of AchievementUI/UX, Digital Imaging, Coding for Designers
City College of San FranciscoAsocciate Degree with focus on Web DevelopmentHTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, frameworks, XML, JSON
City College of San FranciscoWeb Site Development Techniques Certificate of Accomplishment
City College of San FranciscoAdvanced Web Site Development Techniques Certificate of Achievement
City College of San FranciscoMobile Web App Development Certificate of Achievement
City College of San FranciscoJavaScript Specialist Certificate of AchievementJavaScript
City College of San FranciscoSecurity for Web App Development Certificate of Achievement
College of MarinWeb Design & Development Certificate of AchievementHTML5, CSS3, WordPress
College of San MateoWeb and Mobile Application Development Associate DegreeHTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP Mobile Apps
College of San MateoWebsite Developer Certificate of Achievement
College of San MateoMobile App and Web Design Associate Degree
Diablo Valley CollegeInteraction Design for Web and Mobile Platforms Asocciate DegreeHTML5, CSS3, and ES6+ (Javascript), WordPress, Digital Imaging
Diablo Valley CollegeInteraction Design for Web and Mobile Platforms Certificate of AchievementHTML5, CSS3, and ES6+ (Javascript)
Diablo Valley CollegeWeb Design Certificate of AchievementHTML5, CSS3, and ES6+ (Javascript), WordPress
Foothill CollegeWeb Design and Development Certificate of AchievementHTML, CSS, WordPress
Hartnell CollegeComputer Science and Information Systems – Digital Web and Mobile Development OptionHTML5, CSS3, WordPress
Las Positas CollegeWeb & Interaction Design Certificate of AchievementHTML, CSS, WordPress, Image Processing
Mission CollegeGraphic Design: Web Design Certificate of AchievementHTML5, CSS3, WordPress
Ohlone CollegeFront End Development/User Experience Web Design Certificate of AchievementHTML5, CSS3, WordPress, Mobile Apps
San Jose City CollegeWeb/Interactive Design Associate DegreeDigtal Imaging, Multimedia Design, Web Animation, XML, JavaScript
San Jose City CollegeMedia Arts: Web/Interactive Design Level 2Certificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
San Jose City CollegeMedia Arts: Web/Interactive Design Level 3Certificate of Achievement requiring 30 to less than 60 semester units or 45 to less than 90 quarter units
San Jose City CollegeWeb Developer 2Certificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
San Jose City CollegeWeb Developer 3Certificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
San Jose City CollegeMultimedia/Web DesignA.S. Degree
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeWeb Full-Stack Developer Certificate of AchievementDigital Imaging, Multimedia Design, WordPress
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeWeb Full-Stack Developer Associate DegreeCSS3, Digital Imaging, HTML5, JavaScript, Multimedia Design, PHP, SQL, XML
West Valley CollegeWeb & App Design Associate DegreeDigital Illustration, Mobile Apps, Multimedia Design, WordPress
West Valley CollegeWeb & App Design Certificate of AchievementDigital Illustration, Mobile Apps, Multimedia Design

Graphic Designers

There are no projects too large for graphic design professionals! From billboards to global marketing campaigns, these individuals develop visual communication that tell a story. Graphic designers are responsible for ideation, design, and creation to match their clients needs.

The Employment Outlook for Bay Region, according to the San Francisco Bay Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research in June 2021:

  • Anticipated 10,460 jobs in Bay Region by 2025

  • Median hourly wage of $33.25

  • Median annual salary of $69,152

  • Desktop publishing software — Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher

  • Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom

CollegeInstructional ProgramOutcome
Cañada CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Chabot CollegeGraphic DesignA.A. Degree
Chabot CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
City College of San FranciscoGraphic DesignA.A. Degree
College of MarinGraphic DesignA.A. Degree
College of MarinMultimedia Studies, Graphic DesignA.S. Degree
College of MarinMultimedia Studies, Graphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
College of MarinGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
College of San MateoDigital Media: Graphic DesignA.A. Degree
College of San MateoDigital Media: Graphic ProductionCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
College of San MateoDigital Media: Graphic DesignCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
De Anza CollegeGraphic DesignA.A. Degree
De Anza CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 30 to less than 60 semester units or 45 to less than 90 quarter units
De Anza CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 8 to less than 16 semester units or 12 to less than 24 quarter units
Diablo ValleyGraphic DesignA.A. Degree
Diablo ValleyGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Foothill CollegeGraphic and Interactive DesignA.A. Degree
Foothill CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 8 to less than 16 semester units or 12 to less than 24 quarter units
Foothill CollegeGraphic and Interactive DesignCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Laney CollegeApplied Graphic Design-Digital ImagingA.A. Degree
Laney CollegeApplied Graphic Design-Digital ImagingCertificate of Achievement requiring 30 to less than 60 semester units or 45 to less than 90 quarter units
Las Positas CollegeGraphic DesignA.A. Degree
Las Positas CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 30 to less than 60 semester units or 45 to less than 90 quarter units
Los Medanos CollegeArt: Graphic CommunicationsA.A. Degree
Los Medanos CollegeArt: Graphic CommunicationsCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Mission CollegeGraphic ArtsCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Mission CollegeGraphic Design and Multimedia:Creative Arts EntrepreneurshipCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Mission CollegeGraphic DesignA.S. Degree
Mission CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units
Monterey Peninsula CollegeGraphic ArtsA.S. Degree
Monterey Peninsula CollegeGraphic ArtsCertificate of Achievement requiring 30 to less than 60 semester units or 45 to less than 90 quarter units
Napa Valley CollegeDigital Art and Graphic DesignA.A. Degree
Ohlone CollegeGraphic Arts: Graphic and Interactive DesignA.A. Degree
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeGraphic DesignA.A. Degree
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 30 to less than 60 semester units or 45 to less than 90 quarter units
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeWeb Graphic ProductionCertificate of Achievement: 12 to fewer than 18 semester(or 18 to fewer than 27 quarter) units
West Valley CollegeGraphic DesignCertificate of Achievement requiring 16 to less than 30 semester units or 24 to less than 45 quarter units
Graphic Arts/Computer GraphicsCertificate of Achievement: 18 or greater semester(or 27 or greater quarter) units