Registered Nursing at Highline College
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Highline College is located in Des Moines, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 65 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Highline College.
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Studying Online at Highline College
Online coursework is an option at Highline College. Of 5,592 students, 2,081 (37%) studied exclusively online and 1,915 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Highline College
Use these rankings to compare Highline College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #10 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #23 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 218 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #106 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #573 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Highline College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Highline College are 83% women (54) and 17% men (11).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Highline College
Of the 65 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Highline College, 83% were women (54) and 17% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Highline College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 18 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Highline College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Highline College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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