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Columbia Basin College

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA · Suburb · 4,640 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Pasco, Washington, is highly regarded for its robust, career-focused programs, particularly its premier healthcare degrees housed in a state-of-the-art Richland health sciences center, as well as strong pathways in cybersecurity, business, and nuclear technology. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, CBC offers a welcoming and inclusive campus culture defined by active student clubs, competitive NWAC athletic teams, and supportive, small-class learning environments. What truly sets the college apart is its selection of targeted Applied Bachelor’s degrees, allowing students to earn high-value four-year credentials at a fraction of traditional university tuition rates. Additionally, CBC features the world-class Bechtel National Planetarium on campus and maintains close partnerships with the nearby Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, providing students with exceptional STEM resources and local internship opportunities.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Pasco, WA, 99301 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
172 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,261
Out-of-state COA
$20,374
Avg net price
$8,317
Room & board
$11,222
In-state tuition
$6,555
Out-of-state tuition
$8,668
Books & supplies
$745/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,010
$30–48k
$7,642
$48–75k
$9,595
$75–110k
$11,019
$110k+
$17,228
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
Transfer-out rate
12%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
36%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
42%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,255
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,680
Median debt
$14,829
Monthly loan payment
$157
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,757$11,638
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,060
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$24,700
Independent students
45%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
41%
Race & ethnicity
White
31%
Hispanic
53%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
8%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,255
10 years after entry
$46,680
Business Administration, Management and Operations73
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing13
Computer and Information Sciences, General8
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions3
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Institutional
Endowment
$27M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$9,413/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,870
Federal loan rate
4%

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