Mental Health Counseling at Highline College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental Health Counseling, you may want to check out the program at Highline College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Highline College is located in Des Moines, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 mental health counseling graduations were recorded at Highline College.
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Online Class Availability at Highline College
Many students take online classes at Highline College. Among 5,592 students, 2,081 (37%) studied exclusively online and 1,915 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at Highline College
Use these rankings to compare Highline College’s Mental Health Counseling program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Washington | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Mental Health Counseling graduates at Highline College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Mental Health Counseling graduates at Highline College are 86% women (12) and 14% men (2).
Mental Health Counseling Associate’s Program at Highline College
Of the 14 associate’s mental health counseling graduates at Highline College, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Highline College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Mental Health Counseling associate’s degree recipients at Highline College, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Graduates of the Mental Health Counseling program at Highline College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mental Health Counseling majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.