Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, Washington · Public · 1,272 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr). Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,060 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,464 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,011 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,076 |
| $110k and up | $19,828 |
| All families (average) | $12,210 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,339 | +$2,728 | clears the bar | $7,213 | 2.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $84,873 | +$44,262 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $78,326 | +$37,715 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $41,348 | +$737 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 42% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.