Highline College
Des Moines, Washington · Public · 3,838 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr). Another 67 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,984 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,689 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,209 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,455 |
| $110k and up | $12,378 |
| All families (average) | $9,879 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $54,874 | +$14,263 | clears the bar | $6,615 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $98,992 | +$58,381 | clears the bar | $12,950 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $66,918 | +$26,307 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 36% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.