by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Highline will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Highline this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 6,530 undergraduate students at Highline College is 386 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 13 to 1 which makes Highline College better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Highline College , there are 13 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| A significant percentage of the instructors (43.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
A significant percentage of instructors (43.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Highline College compares to the national average
Highline College offers 40 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 33 majors within 14 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Highline College awarded 1,095 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 618 | 0 | 618 |
| General Business/Commerce | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Nursing | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| General Physical Sciences | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 28 | 5 | 33 |
Find out what Highline College's top fields of study and majors are