Highline Pathways

At Highline College you can choose from more than 100 degrees and certificates within six career pathways. These pathways make it easier for you to find a career or program that matches your interests and skills.

Art &
Communication

Business

Education & Library Services

Health &
Wellness

STEM

People &
Communities

Transfer Degrees

If you plan on transferring to a four-year school, see Transfer Options listed under each pathway. Because transfer requirements vary, check with an adviser and the intended transfer institution to help you plan.

Professional-Technical Degrees & Certificates

Professional-Technical programs help prepare you for work right after graduating from Highline College in a variety of high-demand career fields. Look at Professional-Technical Options under each pathway.

Note: Although most Professional-Technical degrees are not designed to transfer to a 4-year college or university, four degrees within the Arts and Communication pathway which are considered Professional-Technical do transfer to select 4-year institutions.

Visit Find Your Path to learn more about Profession-Technical programs.

Talk with an Adviser

Whether you decide on a transfer degree, or Professions-Technical degree or certificate, it’s important to consult with an academic adviser. They can help plan your schedule and ensure you’re taking the correct classes to meet the requirements of your chosen program.

The Associate of Arts degree can be tailored to many different universities and transfer majors. If you don’t see your interest here, talk to an adviser in your pathway for more information.

AA = Associates of Arts
AAS = Associate of Applied Science

Learn more about degree and certificate types