Also called: Full-Stack Engineer, Web Application Developer
Builds both the part of a website you see and the server and database behind it.
In one day you might design a sign-up page, write the API that saves the user, and fix the database migration that broke last night. Startups love full-stack developers because they can build a whole product.
Estimate based on BLS software developer and web developer data.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's or bootcamp plus portfolio; many are self-taught.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development (bootcamp).
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). Counted within BLS software developers.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI app builders now generate full web apps from prompts, squeezing generalist hiring; complex products still need engineers.
Classes: AP Computer Science A, AP CS Principles, Art or design.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1252.
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