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Highline College
Last updated: 06/2026
Since 1961, Highline has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our community by offering over 100 program options that align with the careers in demand in our area. As our area has evolved over the years, our classes and programs have also evolved to meet the changing needs. Highline College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the secretary of the United States Department of Education. Eligible students may use federal financial aid and/or the Washington College Grant for approved programs. Students are encouraged to check with our institution to learn what funding options apply.
2400 S. 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 592-3710
(206) 592-3181
(206) 592-3358
Highline College at a glance
Public community/technical college
Academics at Highline College
Programs
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Program name: State Initial Early Childhood Education Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 15 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - Administration Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - Family Childcare Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Early Childhood Education State Short Certificate: Outdoor Learning Environments Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - Infants and Toddlers Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - General Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Elementary Education Location: Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Early Childhood Education State Short Certificate: Home Visitor & Family Engagement Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Early Childhood Education: Leadership & Inclusive Practices Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Graphic Design Location: Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Business Management Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - School Age Care Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Nonprofit Management Location: Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Supervision Location: Online Length: 6 Days ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Human Services Location: Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Integrated Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Education: Early Childhood Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Cybersecurity Operations Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Multimedia Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Multimedia Design (Transfer) Location: Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Pre-Nursing Location: Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Respiratory Care Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Graphic Design Location: Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Human Resources Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Front End Website Development Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Systems Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Emergency Management Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 21 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Interior Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant - Certified Pathway Cert Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Housing Shelter Facility Operations Location: Des Moines Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Retail Management (WAFC) Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Medical Assistant Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Medical Assistant Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Residential Interior Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Nursing Assistant Certified Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 4 Weeks ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Project Coordinator in IT Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Registered Nursing Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Paralegal Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Paralegal Plus Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Visual Communications Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 15 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Professional Sales Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Introduction to Administrative Assistant (Virtual) Location: Des Moines Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Networking Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 12 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Web Development with AI Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: International Business & Trade Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: International Business & Trade Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Visual Communications Adobe Suite Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Microsoft Network and Cisco CCNA Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Network Security and Cisco CCNA Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Network Security Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 21 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Web Developer Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Educational Paraeducator Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: International Trade & Logistics Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Healthcare Interpreter Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Introduction to Office Assistant Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Respiratory Care Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Certified Coffee Professional Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Applied Sustainability Location: Des Moines Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Food & Beverage Operations Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality & Tourism, Customer Service Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotel & Resort Operations) Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Specialist Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Taking Flight (Airline & Airport) Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Event Planning Operations) Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Human Services Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Drafting Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Substance Use Disorder Professional Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Substance Use Disorder Professional Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Marketing Communications Location: Des Moines Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Social Media Specialist Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Purchase & Supply Chain Management Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Web Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 21 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Web Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Mobile Technology Expert Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Mobile App Development Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Nonprofit Management Certificate Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Introduction to Homeland Security Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Technical Communications Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 21 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Home Healthcare Aide Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Mindset of an Entrepreneur - Business Launchpad Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Weeks ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Clinic Service Representative Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Administrative Assistant Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 15 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Accounting Assistant II Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Accounting Assistant I Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Accounting Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 21 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Back End Website Development Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Bookkeeping Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Business Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Business Technology Management Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Community Health & Wellness Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Criminal Justice Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Digital Forensics & Investigations Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Drafting Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Drafting Design Location: Des Moines Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Animation & Character Design Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: CAD Technology Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: No Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Digital Forensics & Protection Location: Des Moines, Online Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Interior Design (Transfer) Location: Online Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Introduction to Business Technology Location: Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Communications Location: Online Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes Workforce Pell: No |