Graphic Communications at Highline College
If you are interested in studying Graphic Communications, consider the program at Highline College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Highline College is in Des Moines, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Highline College.
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Studying Online at Highline College
Many students take online classes at Highline College. Among 5,592 students, 2,081 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,915 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Graphic Communications graduates at Highline College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Graphic Communications graduates at Highline College are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Graphic Communications Associate’s Program at Highline College
Of the 7 associate’s graphic communications graduates at Highline College, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications associate’s degree recipients at Highline College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Graphic Communications associate’s degree recipients at Highline College, higher than the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at Highline College
This Graphic Communications program at Highline College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation & Special Effects | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates
Students who finish Graphic Communications program at Highline College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Graphic Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $33,881 |
| Printing Press Operators | $31,814 |
| Etchers and Engravers | $28,903 |
| Desktop Publishers | $27,130 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $25,852 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.