Business

Highline College ETPL

A business education equips students with a diverse set of skills, ranging from critical thinking and problem-solving to effective communication and decision-making abilities, all of which are highly valued in a wide range of industries. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business program is a broad degree that teaches students the essentials of business management, accounting, finance, marketing, technology including advanced Excel, leadership, and project management. Students will learn the practical skills and business theory they need to succeed in today’s competitive work environment. In addition, this degree provides a seamless pathway to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management at Highline College.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

990

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Completion rate

35%

Employment rate

59%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,200

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Business Administration and Management, General

Other Industries

70%

Transportation and Warehousing

30%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
17
Completion rate
35%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
30%
Female
70%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
21%
Black or African American
27%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
27%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
17%
20 to 29
38%
30 to 39
19%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
63%
Some college experience, but no degree
18%
Certificate or AA
5%
BA or higher
5%