Liberal Arts & Humanities at Highline College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, you may want to check out the program at Highline College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Highline College sits in Des Moines, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Highline College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Highline College
Use these rankings to compare Highline College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 229 |
| Best Value | Washington | #26 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #136 of 230 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #572 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Highline College
Graduates of Highline College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,948 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 3 years | $40,192 |
| 4 years | $46,237 |
| 5 years | $54,864 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Highline College earn a median of $46,237, compared with $47,687 for all Highline College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Highline College stands at $6,678.
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Highline College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.