Highline College

2 Year
Des Moines, WA
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Overview

Total enrollment

5,592

Location Des Moines, Washington
Website highline.edu
Type Public 2 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad

Highline College is a public two-year institution located in Des Moines, Washington, positioned between Seattle and Tacoma with views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The 80-acre suburban campus features modern academic buildings and professional-technical facilities, serving South King County since its establishment in 1961. The college offers associate degrees, professional certificates, and bachelor of applied science programs, with particular strength in healthcare, business, computer science, and aviation maintenance technology due to its proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Highline maintains an open admission policy typical of community colleges, and most students commute to campus from the surrounding communities.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Washington Resident Tuition

$4,772

Out of State Resident Tuition

$5,332

Breakdown

Tuition $4,772
Books and Supplies $528
Other Fees $1,030
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $15,228
Budget for Other Expenses $4,746
Total One Year Cost $26,304

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Highline College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Business. 38% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 27% in Health Professions, and 19% in Business.