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Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

73%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,584

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Web Design Courses

The web design program at Morton College prepares students to build websites utilizing tools like HTML, XML, and Javascript, as well as other authoring tools, graphic applications and multimedia products. The program focuses on publishing documents, images, graphics, sounds and multimedia products. Program courses include: Internet theory, web page stands and policies, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, navigation, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer web design courses.

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Morton College

701 Portland Ave, Morrison, IL

For high school graduates seeking an associate degree at a medium-sized Midwestern institution, Morton College in Cicero, Illinois, may just be the school of choice. Located a few minutes drive from the Windy City, Morton College offers an array of associate degrees and certificate programs to meet a variety of academic needs and career goals. Morton’s technical courses prepare students for future success in dozens of career fields, while the degree programs allow students to advance to baccalaureate institutions and pursue higher degrees.

Morton’s tuition rates are competitive, running thousands of dollars below the average U.S. college and university tuition rate. In addition to need-based financial aid, scholarships based on achievement and leadership is also available. Morton not only meets a range of learning needs, its affordable tuition and scholarship program make earning a college education more than just a dream for the general populace.

To encourage students to develop into well-rounded adults, Morton has a broad range of extracurricular organizations from which students may choose, ranging the gamut from belly dancing to community service. Students wishing to take a break from studies may also seek entertainment in nearby Chicago, where museums, theaters, and concert halls offer a cultural experience locals would argue is second to none.

Applying for admission to Morton is simple and straightforward: students with a high school diploma or GED need only submit an application, official transcripts, and a $10 application fee to Morton’s admissions department. Academic rigor, financial value, and cultural enrichment make Morton College great choice.

Students Enrolled in the Web Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Morton College has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Less Than Two-Year Award1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Web Design program at Morton College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Web Developers

Description

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Morton College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Morton College may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Day care for children

Intercollegiate Athletics

Morton College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball