Health Professions at Highline College
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Highline College is in Des Moines, WA.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Highline College
Use these rankings to compare Highline College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #10 of 58 |
| Best Value | Washington | #26 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #68 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #600 of 3,004 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #10 of 58 |
| Best Value | Washington | #26 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #68 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #600 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Highline College
Graduates of Highline College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,241 |
| 2 years | $46,422 |
| 3 years | $48,445 |
| 4 years | $50,133 |
| 5 years | $68,329 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Highline College report median earnings of $50,133, compared with $47,687 for all Highline College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Highline College comes in at $10,098.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Highline College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
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