Highline College

www.highline.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,445

2.81% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,882

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.14%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,951

53.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.7%

153 Graduates

About

Highline College is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Highline College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (521 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (142 degrees), and General Business (67 degrees).

In 2021, 1,083 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Highline College. 65.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (301 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (230 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Highline College is $3,445, which is $−8,339 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Highline College is $3,445, which is $−8,339 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,882.

In 2021, 36% of undergraduate students attending Highline College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,445

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Highline College was $3,445. The cost of tuition at Highline College is $−8,339 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Highline College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,882

2021 Value

21.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Highline College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,882. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Highline College grew by 21.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Highline College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,756

Room and Board

$930

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Highline College was of $10,756 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.26% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $930. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Highline College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Highline College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Highline College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Highline College was 3.14%, which represents 8 out of the 255 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Highline College had a total enrollment of 4,951 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Highline College is 2,644 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,307. This means that 53.4% of students enrolled at Highline College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Highline College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.1% White, 21.3% Asian, 17.3% Black or African American, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.59% Two or More Races, 1.58% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.465% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Highline College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.3%), followed by Asian Female (13.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Highline College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,951 students. The full-time enrollment at Highline College is 2,644 and the part-time enrollment is 2,307. This means that 53.4% of students enrolled at Highline College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Highline College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2014 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Highline College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Highline College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Highline College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,243 enrolled students
Asian
1,055 enrolled students
Black or African American
856 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Highline College is 25.1% White, 21.3% Asian, 17.3% Black or African American, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.59% Two or More Races, 1.58% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.465% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 283 students (5.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 343 more women than men received degrees from Highline College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Highline College is white (301 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (230 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Highline College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (521 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (142 degrees) and General Business (67 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Highline College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (521 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (35 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Highline College are Registered nurses (1,348,465 people), Physicians (173,687 people), Medical & health services managers (156,556 people), Other managers (144,362 people), and Pharmacists (143,700 people).

The most specialized majors at Highline College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (521 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (35 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Health (229 degrees), and Legal (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Highline College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Highline College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (521 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (35 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Health (229 degrees), and Legal (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Highline College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,530,377 people), Elementary & secondary schools (367,276 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,529 people), Outpatient care centers (233,586 people), and Offices of physicians (226,506 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Highline College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
521 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
142 degree-majors awarded
General Business
67 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Highline College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 521 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Highline College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

370

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

713

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 370 degrees were awarded to men at Highline College, which is 0.519 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (713).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Highline College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 195 degrees were awarded to men at Highline College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.598 times less than the 326 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 326 degrees were awarded to men at Highline College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.67 times more than the 195 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (48.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Highline College is Male and Asian (48.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.54% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
301 degrees awarded
Asian
230 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Highline College is white (301 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (230 degrees).

8.49% of degree recipients (92 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
193 degrees awarded
Asian Female
153 degrees awarded
White Male
108 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Highline College is white female (193 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (153 degrees).

Operations

Highline College employs 152 Instructors. Most academics at Highline College are Female Instructor (96), and Male Instructor (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Highline College are: Management, with 130 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.1M - Federal
$6.11M - State
$14.5M - Local

As of 2021, Highline College received $1.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.11M from state grants and contracts, and $14.5M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$44.7M

2021 Salaries

0.469%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Highline College paid a median of $44.7M in salaries, a 0.469% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.8M

Instructional Salaries

152

Number of Employees

In 2021, Highline College paid a total of $11.8M to 152 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

152 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

130 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Highline College was Instructor with 152 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Highline College were Management with 130 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Highline College was Female Instructor with 96 employees, and Male Instructor with 56 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Highline College.