Web Application Development

Web Application Development

Take Your Web Expertise to the Next Level

Build a strong base in web development and design with the Web Application Development A.A.S. degree program at Kirkwood. In two years, you will learn how to plan and execute complex web projects using the latest technologies, coding techniques, and more. 

Students in the web application development program also have the opportunity to further their skills with a web development certificate, or dive deeper into subjects with emphasis courses on web graphic design and Java programming.

 

Notice of Program Update
The Web Application Development will close at the end of the 2026-27 academic year and is no longer accepting new students. Contact the Business & Information Technology Department for more information at business@kirkwood.edu.

3/9/2026

Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year. Web application development students may also qualify for the Kibbie Grant

Program graduates will be able to:

  • Compose, categorize, and compile content for inclusion in web projects. Formulate appropriate approaches based on quantitative and qualitative data (i.e. analytics and use-cases).
  • Produce web pages and sites to address marketing, e-commerce, and business needs.
  • Devise integrated solutions that demonstrate knowledge from an emphasis area.
  • Use tools to accurately prepare content in a variety of media for inclusion into websites.
  • Use code to accurately control the layout and coordinate the presentation of web content.
  • Use current technology to independently deploy, extend, and update web content.
  • Proficiently create specialty content from an emphasis area for integration into web projects.
  • Display a preference for organized workflow and professional practice in designing and developing web solutions.
  • Appreciatively propose, consider, and argue alternatives orally and in writing using inclusive, open-minded dialogue.
  • Comply with current professional standards for encoding web content.
  • Organize assets and specialty content within web projects according to accepted practice in the emphasis area.

Our mission is to identify what the community requires from web application development graduates, and fine-tune our program to respond to those needs. We also seek to present and provide opportunities and facilitate a lifelong learning environment.

Program Costs

Web Application Development 

School Year: 2025–26

Program Entry Semester: Fall

Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Total
Credit Hours per Semester 16 16 6 20 16 74
In-State Tuition $3,536 $3,536 $1,326 $4,420 $3,536 $16,354
Technology Fee per Semester $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $250
Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Conferences/Seminars $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) $680 $680 $340 $495 $565 $2,760
Course/Section Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Laptop (required devices) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Testing Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Third Party Credentials $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Tool Sets $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Uniforms $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Estimated Cost $4,266 $4,266 $1,716 $4,965 $4,151 $19,364

 

Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $221 (In-State), $296 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).

Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.


Questions?

Business & Information Technology
203 Nielsen Hall
319-398-5416
business@kirkwood.edu