Highline College

Highline College is a public four-year institution located in Des Moines, Washington, within a large suburban area. The college enrolls 7,048 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 29.25 out of 100. The completion rate is 39% (IPEDS 2023).

Highline offers a broad set of career and technical programs. Healthcare programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant at certificate and two-to-four-year certificate levels, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant at certificate and associate degree levels, and Medical Reception/Receptionist. Technology programs include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, System Networking and LAN/WAN Management, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at both certificate and associate degree levels. Additional programs cover Drafting and Design Technology at certificate levels and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.

Situated in Des Moines, Washington, south of Seattle, Highline College serves a diverse student population from the greater Puget Sound region, offering credentials aligned with healthcare, information technology, and design industries.