by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Highline degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Highline measures up.
Highline is ranked #677 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Washington, it ranks #31 of 65 for value.
Among the majors Highline offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | #2 of 2 |
| Medical Assisting | #2 of 2 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | #3 of 12 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #134 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed Highline value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Highline College is ranked #22 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #31 out of #65 for Washington value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Highline financial aid page to be sure.
Highline College is ranked #677 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Highline College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Highline costs about $14,334. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $57,336 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,971 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,879 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,334 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $57,336 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Highline net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Highline costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Highline degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $75,884 | — | — |
| All Students | $57,336 | #677 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $39,516 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $75,884 | — | — |
| All Students | $57,336 | #31 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $39,516 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Highline shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,875 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,004 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,012 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,413 |
| Over $110K | $19,642 |
About 51% of Highline undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,234 per year. Get more details on the Highline financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Highline net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.