HCC- Highline Student Outcomes

2 Year
Des Moines, WA
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

30% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,300 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Highline College
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$31,400 per year
after 7 years	$33,800 per year
after 8 years	$35,100 per year
after 9 years	$37,000 per year
after 10 years	$39,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Highline College students who are working and no longer in school is $39,300, which is 15% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$7,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$77 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

36% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your HCC- Highline student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Highline College often consider these colleges

Green River College

Auburn, Washington

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Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington

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Renton Technical College

Renton, Washington

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Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, Washington

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235431.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026