Columbia Basin College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,640 students.
About This School
Columbia Basin College is a public institution located in Pasco, Washington with approximately 4,640 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,317 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $39,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college in Pasco, Washington. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The college offers English as a second language and General Educational Development (GED) prep classes, the Running Start program, many associate degree programs, and the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $8,302/year average net cost and only $7,506 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable community college options in Washington state. However, the 28% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, strong support systems, and are treating the low cost as a stepping stone to transfer or a specific credential rather than just a starting point.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Columbia Basin College graduates earn most above the national rate in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($54,447 vs $44,125 nationally), and most below it in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($40,429 vs $48,733).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 777 | $54,447 | $44,125 | +$10,322 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 45 | $88,368 | $80,813 | +$7,555 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 34 | $64,093 | $65,389 | −$1,296 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | $40,429 | $48,733 | −$8,304 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,640 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Columbia Basin College cost?
The average net price at Columbia Basin College is about $8,317 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia Basin College?
Columbia Basin College has a graduation rate of 33%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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