Programs by Pathway
View degrees and certificates within their associated Degree Pathway.
Associate Degrees
Start Your Journey with an Associate Degree
Transfer Degrees
Explore diverse fields of study with our transfer associate degrees. Each degree features specific graduation requirements tailored to help you seamlessly transition to your target Washington State four-year college or university as a junior.
Professional-Technical Degrees
Focus on hands-on skills. These programs are built to get you hired in your chosen field immediately after graduation. For students who need technical, personal and professional skills for employment, the professional-technical programs are designed to prepare graduates for entry into the field of their choice. Highline’s professional-technical programs also offer refresher and skill-improvement courses for those who are already employed.
Associate + Bachelor's Degree
If you plan to earn a baccalaureate (four-year) degree, the transfer program can be the first step to achieve that goal. But why leave? Many of our AAS degrees are designed to lead directly into Highline’s Applied Bachelor’s (BAS) degrees, allowing you to keep growing without leaving campus.
Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement
This AA-DTA transfer degree is designed to satisfy the lower-division general requirements
at many Washington colleges and universities.
AA-DTA DEGREE Requirements
Associate of Science - Transfer
The AS-T prepares you for the rigors of science and engineering. This degree ensures
you have the technical foundation to succeed in a pre-professional field.
AS-T Degree Requirements
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer
The AAS-T combines technical courses for job preparation and transferable support
courses. Transfers to a limited number of institutions.
AAS-T Degree Requirements
Associate in Arts
The AA degree is designed primarily to prepare students for successful employment
in a professional or technical area. Some transfer options are available to AA holders,
the degree is not intended to transfer.
AA DEGREE Requirements
Associate of Applied Science
The AAS degree is designed for students who want to gain specific, hands-on technical
skills and enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Some have pathways to
Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
AAS Degree Requirements
Associate in Science
The AS degree is an associate degree that provides foundational academic knowledge
and technical expertise for a variety of career fields. An associate degree is an
excellent jumping-off point toward building a career.
AA DEGREE Requirements
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