Highline College Healthcare Programs
Highline College is a public institution located in Des Moines, WA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.
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Highline College Rankings
Highline is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:
| Ranking | Rank | Among |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | #1 of 5 | Region — Far Western |
| Overall Quality | #1 of 14 | Nationwide |
| Overall Quality | #1 of 3 | State — Washington |
| Overall Quality | #1 of 27 | State — Washington |
| College Major Best Value | #4 of 6 | Region — Far Western |
| College Major Best Value | #4 of 4 | State — Washington |
| Overall Quality | #7 of 189 | Region — Far Western |
| College Major Best Value | #11 of 18 | Nationwide |
Where Is Highline College?
Contact information for Highline can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198-9800 |
| Phone: | 2068783710 |
| Website: | www.highline.edu/ |
| Admissions: | admissions.highline.edu/ |
| Financial Aid: | financialaid.highline.edu/ |
How Do I Get Into Highline?
You can apply to Highline online at: https://apply.ctc.edu/user
How Hard Is It To Get Into Highline?
Average Test Scores
Can I Afford Highline College?
The average net price after aid at Highline is $10,878. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.
Tuition & Fees
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| In-State Tuition | $3,742 |
| In-State Fees | $1,030 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $3,742 |
| Out-of-State Fees | $1,590 |
| Total In-State Tuition & Fees | $4,772 |
| Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $5,332 |
Financial Aid
When including loans, work-study, and grants, 8% of students at Highline receive some form of financial aid (411 students).
Nearly 36% of students at Highline receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,234 per student.
19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,615.
Student Loan Debt
2% of Highline undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,818 per year.
Highline College Undergraduate Student Diversity
Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges: Associate’s Dominant.
Gender Diversity
Of the 3,487 undergraduate students at Highline, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Highline College undergraduate students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 585 |
| Black or African American | 491 |
| Hispanic | 711 |
| White | 526 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 261 |
| Non-Resident | 174 |
Geographic Diversity
The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Highline break down as follows.
| State | First-Time UG Students |
|---|---|
| Washington | 774 |
| Oregon | 7 |
| California | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 |
| Georgia | 1 |
Additionally, approximately 5.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.
Online Learning at Highline College
Highline delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.
1,915 undergraduate students at Highline took at least one online class — of those, 2,081 took all of their classes online.
Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.
Healthcare Programs at Highline College
These healthcare degree programs are offered by Highline, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.
| Program | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | — | — | 148 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — | 65 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — | 25 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — | 20 |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | — | — | — | 1 |
Academic Programs at Highline College
Highline offers 17 distinct academic programs.
The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.
Institutional Profile
Highline has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:
- AP credits: Yes
- Dual enrollment credits: Yes
- Life experience credits: Implied no
References
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