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Highline College
Last updated: 01/2026
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
Highline College at a glance
Public community/technical college
Academics at Highline College
Programs
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Program name: Healthcare Interpreter Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Registered Nursing Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Network Scripting and Automation Length: 12 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Mindset of an Entrepreneur - Business Launchpad Length: 6 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Housing Shelter Facility Operations Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Accounting Assistant I Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Accounting Assistant II Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Residential Interior Design Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Web Design Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Cisco CCENT & A+ Certificate Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Technical Communications Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Mobile Technology Expert Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Education: Early Childhood Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - General Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Educational Paraeducator Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Drafting Design Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Human Resource Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Respiratory Care Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Purchase & Supply Chain Management Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality & Tourism Management Flight (Airline & Airport) Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Home Healthcare Aide Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Integrated Design Length: 4 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Private Security Academy Length: 2 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Medical Billing and Coding Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Substance Use Disorder Professional Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Homeland Security Emergency Management Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Front End Website Development Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Small Business/Entrepreneurship Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Small Business/Entrepreneurship Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Specialist Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality & Tourism Management (Event Planning Operations) Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Community Health & Wellness Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Early Childhood Education Length: 4 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Introduction to Administrative Assistant (Virtual) Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management (Applied Sustainability) Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality & Tourism Management (Certified Coffee Professional Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Information System Project Coordinator Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Digital Forensics & Investigations Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Medical Assistant Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Multimedia Design Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Web Development & Data Science Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Nonprofit Management Certificate Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Professional Sales Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Visual Communications Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: International Trade & Logistics Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Drafting Design Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Paralegal Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Paralegal Plus Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Criminal Justice Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Interior Design Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Clinic Service Representative Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Medical Assistant Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Respiratory Care Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Human Services Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Nursing Assistant Certified Length: 4 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Business Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Administrative Assistant Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Administrative Management Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Accounting Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Bookkeeping Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: International Business & Trade Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: International Business & Trade Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Retail Management (WAFC) Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - Administration Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotel & Resort Operations) Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality & Tourism Customer Service Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality and Tourism Management Food & Beverage Operations Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Business Technology Management Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Web Database Developer Technologies Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Network Security Engineer Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Introduction to Office Assistant Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Initial Early Childhood Education Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - Family Childcare Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - Infants and Toddlers Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education - School Age Care Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Visual Communications-Adobe Suite Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Mobile App Development Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Back End Website Development Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Introduction to Homeland Security Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Social Media Specialist Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Marketing Communications Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant - Certified Pathway Cert Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Substance Use Disorder Professional Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Web Design Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Network Security and Cisco CCNA Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Microsoft Network and Cisco CCNA Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Windows Unix/Linux and Network Visualization Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |