Visual Communications at Highline College
If you are interested in studying Visual Communications, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 visual communications degrees were awarded at Highline College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Highline College
Online coursework is an option at Highline College. Of 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
Take a look at the composition of Visual Communications graduates at Highline College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Visual Communications graduates at Highline College are 73% women (19) and 27% men (7).
Visual Communications Associate’s Program at Highline College
Among the 10 associate’s visual communications degrees awarded at Highline College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual Communications associate’s degree recipients at Highline College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Visual Communications associate’s degree recipients at Highline College, higher than the national average of 36%.*
Visual Communications Bachelor’s Program at Highline College
Of the 15 bachelor’s visual communications graduates at Highline College, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Visual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Highline College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Visual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Highline College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual Communications Graduates
Those who complete Visual Communications program at Highline College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Visual Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $56,384 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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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