Columbia Basin College
Pasco, Washington · Public · 4,640 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 56 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,010 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,642 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,595 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,019 |
| $110k and up | $17,228 |
| All families (average) | $8,317 |
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 | $54,447 | +$13,836 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $77,260 | +$36,649 | clears the bar | $11,042 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $40,429 | -$182 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $88,368 | +$47,757 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,093 | +$23,482 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,196 | +$44,585 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $81,742 | +$41,131 | clears the bar | $18,200 | 0.4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $70,534 | +$29,923 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 33% 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.