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Highline Community College is in a large suburb, in Des Moines, Washington. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Highline Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include hospitality and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Highline Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Highline Community College, in 2005, had 5,484 students (3,877 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Highline Community College
2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
General Phone: (206) 878-3710
Admissions Phone: (206) 878-3710
Financial Aid Phone: (206) 878-3710
http://www.highline.edu
Highline Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 548 | liberal arts and sciences, library assistant |
| Business And Management | 81 | accounting technology, marketing, international business, small business management, call center operation, business management, electronic commerce, retail |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing |
| Law | 49 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer networking, system administration, computer programming, database administration, web design, computer security |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Hospitality | 33 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Medical Support And Technology | 33 | respiratory care tech, medical coding, medical assistant, opticianry |
| Office And Administration | 27 | office management, general office occupations |
| Science | 26 | physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Design | 18 | interior design, industrial design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 14 | audiovisual tech, printing equipment operation |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical transcription |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Highline Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 911 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 36 | 6 |
In 2005, Highline Community College had a total enrollment of 5,484 students (3,877 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Des Moines, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (206) 878-3710
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Highline Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (206) 878-3710
Highline Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 56 | $51,810 | 66 | $48,134 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $51,810 | 66 | $48,134 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Track | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Basketball | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 18 | 30 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Industrial Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Highline Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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