Highline College (Highline)
Public two-year college in Des Moines, WA that costs an average of $18,053 a year after financial aid and graduates 38% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,053
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
38%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,850
PublicLarge suburb3,838 undergraduates
Cost of Highline
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,356 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,935 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,520 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,492 |
| Books and supplies | $581 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,053 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,701 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,429 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,849 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,700 |
| $110,001+ | $25,202 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Highline's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 38% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $46,764 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,850 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 4th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,820 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $112 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 2.8% |
Majors and programs at Highline
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 37 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 55 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 23 | — | — |
| International Business | 14 | — | — |
| Social Work | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 27 | — | — |
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 151 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 52 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 27 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 5 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 16 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 27 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 214 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 136 | $98,766 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 94 | $57,148 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 802 | $47,820 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 36 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Biology | 31 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 4 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 100 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 19 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 27 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 9 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 12 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 1 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 43 | — | — |
| International Business | 7 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 16 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 36 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 66 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 38 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 7 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic College | Bremerton | $10,370 | — | $48,582 |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle | $21,132 | — | $48,906 |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood | $24,646 | — | $54,434 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | $20,482 | — | $46,919 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | $19,537 | — | $42,786 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | $13,813 | — | $51,967 |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma | $19,206 | — | $52,313 |
| Everett Community College | Everett | $18,421 | — | $51,095 |
About Highline
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, WA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 3,838 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | highline.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Highline cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,356 a year (tuition and fees: $4,935 in-state, $5,520 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,053 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,701.
How much do Highline graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,850 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 26 similar colleges in Washington.
What is Highline's graduation rate?
38% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.