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IT-Web Software Developer
Program Number: 101524
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Information Technology
Delivery Method:
100% Online
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
64 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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  • Program Overview

    Behind every website is a web software developer who worked with a team to program the way the site works, looks and is used. They bring designers’ and clients’ web dreams to life. They also ensure those sites are up-to-date and running well.

    The fundamental skills you’ll learn in Madison College’s Web Software Developer associate degree program will prepare you for employment as an entry-level web developer anywhere from start-ups and agencies to national companies and tech giants.

    Whether you’re looking to start, advance or change your career, this program will give you the training to help you reach your goals. No advanced skills needed—just basic computer knowledge and a passion for learning.

    Web Software Developer Program Goals

    The Web Software Developer program teaches the fundamentals of object oriented programming for traditional web development used in multi-page apps through the use of HTML, CSS, Java, PHP, C# and JavaScript.

    Real-world, Hands-on Learning

    Web Software Developer classes are held in lab environments, so you get hands-on experience in every class. You’ll use Madison College’s state-of-the-art online lab environment to simulate the infrastructures various industries and tech companies actually use. That same lab is available to you 24/7 from any computer. All you need is an internet connection to do your work from anywhere. 

    Madison College IT program students start coding on Day One.

    In the first year, you’ll learn the basics of web development. In the second year, you’ll learn advanced practices as well as skills to help you prepare for your career.

    Core classes teach technical skills in:

    • HTML and CSS
    • Multi-page apps
    • Java, PHP, C# and JavaScript
    • Object Oriented Programming
    • Cloud and SQL
    • Spring and WordPress libraries
    Sita, Madison College web developer student
    “I love the coding work. I really enjoy seeing how all the different classes work together. So, you'll see database stuff and the front-end stuff. The actual web coding all of a sudden comes together. That's some of the most exciting things for me.”
    Sita E.
    IT Web Software Developer student

    Final Semester Internship

    In addition to coursework, you will complete an internship with one of our industry partners. If you are already working full-time, you will have the option of a project. With this real-world opportunity, upon graduation you will have not only the knowledge but also the experience to enter the workforce with the confidence that employers notice.

    Flexible Course Offerings

    Students in the Web Software Developer program can attend full or part time.

    The core classes unique to the Web Software Developer program are offered only online or during the day.

    Web Software Developer classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus.

    If you start this program in the spring semester it may take 5 semesters to complete and classes are only offered in the daytime or online.


    What Makes a Great Web Developer?

    Discover what makes a great web developer – and explore Madison College’s associate degree and certificate programs in web development.

  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    First Semester
    10-151-102
    1 credit
    10-152-120
    3 credits
    10-156-105
    1 credit
    10-156-124
    3 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-809-199
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-152-111
    3 credits
    10-156-125
    3 credits
    10-152-130
    3 credits
    10-152-166
    3 credits
    10-801-196
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-107-175
    1 credit
    10-152-110
    3 credits
    10-152-112
    3 credits
    10-152-131
    3 credits
    10-804-144
    3 credits
    Elective
    3 credits
    Fourth Semester
    10-152-113
    3 credits
    10-152-132
    3 credits
    10-152-168
    3 credits
    10-809-197
    3 credits
    Elective
    3 credits
    Recommended Electives
    10-152-103
    3 credits
    10-152-108
    3 credits
    10-152-121
    3 credits
    10-152-158
    3 credits
    10-152-200
    4 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Application Dates

    Fall 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025

    Spring 2026

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026

    Admission Requirements

    All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

    1. Admission Application

    The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

    2. Education Completion

    Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:

    • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED completion
    • College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
        • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
        • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
        • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    After Acceptance

    Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. 

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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  • Transfer Opportunities

    UW System Schools

    The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
    Students will be required to meet UW Stout general education and major requirements. Up to 72 may transfer. Courses that have been completed with a D or better may be acceptable to meet program requirements unless UW Stout major requires a higher grade.
    This agreement establishes a cooperative relationship between the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) and Madison College studentsin the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity-Cyber Operations Emphasis, in or after the fall 2022 term
    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) and Madison College effective for students starting the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)- Computer Science-Applied Computing Emphasis, in or after the fall 2022 term

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    Students with an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.
    Guaranteed admission and transfer pathway from two IT programs at Madison College to Edgewood College
    Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.
    Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.
    Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership

    Out-of-State Schools

    Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.
    Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.
    Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.
    Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree.
  • Career Outcomes

    Web Software Developer Program Outcomes

    After completing the Web Software Developer associates degree program at Madison College, you will be able to:

    • Write moderately complex web applications using current enterprise Java.
    • Write complex web applications using current JavaScript.
    • Design and implement relational databases and process data using SQL.
    • Perform entry-level analysis and design to build user-centric applications.
    • Build responsive and accessible websites using HTML and CSS.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-changing IT field and its job roles with emphasis on IT security as it applies to development.
    • Work as an ethical and reliable team member using software collaboration tools.

    Web Software Developer Careers

    Web Software Developer associates degree program graduates can find employment as an entry-level web developer.

    With additional education and/or work experience, you may find employment as web software engineer or web architect.

    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      202220232024
      Number of Program Graduates442126
      Number of Surveys Sent402126
      Number of Surveys Returned311416
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment311113
      Percent Available for Employment100.0%78.6%81.3%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market0.0%21.4%18.8%
      Available for Employment

      202220232024
      Graduates Employed28810
      Percent of Graduates Employed90.3%72.7%76.9%
      Employed in Related Occupation2476
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation85.7%87.5%60.0%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation414
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation14.3%12.5%40.0%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Seeking Employment333
      Percent Seeking Employment9.7%27.3%23.1%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202220232024
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.43.63.4
      Number of Satisfaction Responses311416
      Very Satisfied (4)1698
      Percent Very Satisfied51.6%64.3%50.0%
      Satisfied (3)1157
      Percent Satisfied35.5%35.7%43.8%
      Unsatisfied (2)301
      Percent Unsatisfied9.7%0.0%6.3%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied3.2%0.0%0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202220232024
      Number of Primary Reason Responses311416
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%0.0%0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202220232024
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses28810
      Before Enrollment312
      Percent Before Enrollment10.7%12.5%20.0%
      While Attending the College1045
      Percent While Attending the College35.7%50.0%50.0%
      After Training at the College1533
      Percent After Training at the College53.6%37.5%30.0%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202220232024
      Number of Employment Location Responses28810
      In College District2578
      Percent In College District89.3%87.5%80.0%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District200
      Percent of In Wisconsin7.1%0.0%0.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin112
      Percent Outside Wisconsin3.6%12.5%20.0%
      Employer Location Unknown000
      Percent Location Unknown0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend202220232024
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count2134
      Average Monthly Wage$6,041$6,164$4,498
      Average Hourly Wage$35.12$35.84$26.15
      Average Work Hours per Week41.740.039.5
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count112
      Average Hourly Wage$25.00$25.00$28.00
      Average Work Hours per Week20.015.019.0
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Best BuyConsulting Agent
      Region 6 Education Service CenterWeb DeveloperHuntsvilleTX
      Self-EmployedFront End DeveloperDeForest
      US EmbassyConsular AsstantTokyoJAPAN
      UW Health Hospital & ClinicsPsychiatrist
      Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS)Application DeveloperMonona

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      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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