Career Snapshot: Front-End Developer
- Entry-Level Salary: ~$74,000/year (Indeed, 2025)
- Median Salary: ~$114,000/year (Indeed, 2025)
- Experienced Salary: $149,000+/year (Indeed, 2025)
- Job Openings: 16,393 available (Coursera, 2025)
- Education: No specific degree required; employers prioritize skills and certifications in web frameworks, version control, and UX design.
- Job Outlook: Employment of web developers is projected to grow 16% from 2022–2032 (U.S. BLS) — much faster than average.
Note: Coursera/Lightcast also lists a median salary of $155,520 for this role on the Front-End Developer page.
Skills You’ll Gain
Students completing the Front-End Developer Career Pathway build skills such as:
- HTML, CSS & JavaScript – Core web programming languages
- Responsive Design – Ensuring apps and sites adapt to all devices
- React.js & Frameworks – Developing interactive, modern web applications
- Version Control (Git/GitHub) – Collaborating effectively on coding projects
- UX/UI Design Principles – Creating user-friendly and accessible interfaces
- Agile Methodologies – Working in fast-paced, iterative project environments
Pathway Details & Certifications (powered by Coursera)
Featured Certifications:
- Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate — 9 courses
- IBM Front-End Developer Professional Certificate — 11 courses
- Microsoft Front-End Developer Professional Certificate — 6 courses
These stackable, industry-recognized credentials provide hands-on projects and capstones students can showcase in portfolios, proving their readiness for the workforce.
Real-World Impact
For Students: If you enjoy mixing creativity with problem-solving, this pathway turns coding into a career. Front-End Developers power everything from social platforms to online learning tools.
For CTE Directors & Teachers: The Front-End Developer Career Pathway connects directly to Perkins V computer science and IT tracks, enabling schools to document career-ready outcomes through projects, certifications, and real-world application.
Related Pathways
Front-End development skills also open doors to roles such as:
- Full-Stack Developer
- UX/UI Designer
- Mobile App Developer
- Software Engineer
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends the Front-End Developer Career Pathway
At SchoolDay Academy, we curate pathways that combine affordability, accessibility, and career readiness. The Front-End Developer Career Pathway, powered by Coursera, stands out because it is:
- Beginner-Friendly – No degree required; start coding right away.
- Industry-Aligned – Based on tools and practices used by leading developers.
- Future-Ready – Builds skills needed for web, app, and digital careers.
- Certificate-Driven – Includes multiple multi-course certificates (Meta, IBM, Microsoft) that provide stackable, industry-recognized credentials.
By adopting this pathway, schools enable students to earn certifications while building confidence in skills employers actively seek.
How to Begin
Students
- Ask your teacher/CTE lead about enrolling in the Front-End Developer Career Pathway through SchoolDay Academy.
- Set a weekly learning schedule (3–5 hours recommended).
- Apply your new skills—build a personal website or class project portfolio.
- Complete one or more certificates and highlight your projects on GitHub, LinkedIn, and resumes.
Teachers & CTE Directors
- Request SDA access for students or program cohorts.
- Map the pathway to Perkins V IT and computer science pathways.
- Use SDA dashboards to showcase certificate completions and project outcomes.
The Front-End Developer Career Pathway equips students to design and build the web experiences that shape our digital lives. For students, it’s an entry point into tech careers with strong salaries and growth. For educators, it’s a Perkins-aligned program that delivers stackable credentials and portfolio-ready projects.
Explore the Front-End Developer Career Pathway offered by SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) today.