HCC- Highline Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Highline College

This page shows median first-year earnings for HCC- Highline graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $31,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $39,300. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $62,200 , followed by Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at $38,100 , and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities at $32,100 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Highline College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Highline College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $62,200
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) $38,100
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $32,100

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

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026