WA | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Highline College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $688,039 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 4.8 years.
4-year net cost
$39,516
Estimated debt
$20,548
Early salary signal
$77,214
Graduation rate
35%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($39,516), estimated debt ($20,548), early-career salary ($77,214), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
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80
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$688,039
Salary Outlook
$77,214
Estimated Debt
$20,548
Payback
2.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$460,570
Salary Outlook
$52,196
Estimated Debt
$20,548
Payback
3.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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60
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$375,154
Salary Outlook
$42,802
Estimated Debt
$20,548
Payback
4.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
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80
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$1,940,324
Risk-adjusted ROI
$688,039
Value at risk
$1,252,285
Payback
2.7 years
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67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,298,844
Risk-adjusted ROI
$460,570
Value at risk
$838,274
Payback
3.9 years
ASSOCIATE
60
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,057,964
Risk-adjusted ROI
$375,154
Value at risk
$682,810
Payback
4.8 years
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