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Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Options
Computer Science & Computer Information Systems
Computer science will help you find rewarding jobs in the Information Technology (IT) field. Highline offers a mix of short certificates, 2-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, Associate of Arts (AA) degrees, and Associate of Science (AA) degrees that prepare students to transfer to computer science bachelor’s degree programs at 4-year schools like the University of Washington. Most transfer students plan to earn this degree. The associate degree can be general in its emphasis, providing a broad educational background for students who wish to transfer to a university.
The Network Security Engineer and Web Development are great pathways into the BAS Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics degree.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Applied Sciences Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $7,572 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Forensics
Associate in Arts AA-DTA
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Arts DTA – Computer Science
Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Computer Science DTA/MRP
Associate in Applied Science Digital Marketing AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Applied Science Digital Marketing
Associate in Applied Science Web Design AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Applied Science Web Design
Associate in Applied Science Web Development with AI AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Applied Science Web Development with AI
Information Systems Project Coordinator in IT AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Applied Science Information Systems Project Coordinator in IT
Certificates of Completion (45 credits and above)
Certificate Networking C
Certificate Network Security and Cisco CCNA C
Certificate Web Design C
Certificate Web Developer C
Certificate Systems C
Certificates of Proficiency (20–44 credits)
Certificate Digital Forensics and Protection C
Certificate Digital Forensics and Investigations C
Certificate Microsoft Network and Cisco CCNA C
Certificate Front End Website Development C
Certificate Back End Website Development C
Certificate Computing Foundations C
Certificate CAD Technology C
After Highline College
AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
The AA-DTA and AA-DTA/MRP degree is best used to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree or a 4-year college or university.
Complete a Professional Technical Certificate in one year or less and start work immediately or transfer to an AAS degree option.
Top Transfer-To Institutions
- Highline College
- Green River College
- Central Washington University
- University of Washington
- University of Washington – Tacoma
- Seattle Pacific University
- Seattle University
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