Technology
UX/UI Designer
Design how apps and websites look and feel. A great fit if you have a creative eye plus tech curiosity.
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Salary progression
What you'll earn over your career
$62k
$92k
$140k
Entry
Mid-career
Senior
10-yr outlook
+13%
+13% (Much faster than avg)
Open positions
31,000
Estimated nationwide
Entry paths
How to get here
Multiple paths lead to this career. Compare time, cost, online vs in-person delivery, and program links.
Fastest ROI
Bootcamp Online
UX Design Certificate
Time
4–9 months
Cost
$5,000 – $14,000
Portfolio is what gets you hired.
Degree In Person
BFA Graphic Design / HCI
Time
4 years
Cost
$40,000 – $150,000
Top programs
Strong portfolio matters more than the degree.
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Attainability breakdown
What are the odds
you actually get there?
Six factors weighted to estimate the realistic probability a motivated person reaches this outcome. Higher = more attainable.
67
Composite
Attainability Score
Editorial estimate
Editorial estimate — based on best-available qualitative info. We're upgrading individual factors to published statistics where available.
- Educational difficultyHow hard the required schooling is to complete6520%
- Licensing & examsPass rates and difficulty of required exams10015%
- Entry-job competitionHow many applicants per open entry-level role4020%
- Career stay-rateInverse of early-career attrition / industry exit6015%
- Market demandOpenings vs available workforce7015%
- Alternative pathsHow many viable ways exist to enter the field7515%
Quick math
If you took the fastest path…
You'd train for
4–9 months
You'd spend (avg)
$9,500
Starting salary
$62,000
Mid-career
$92,000
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Articles & resources
Sources: BLS OOH 2024