Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA
2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
509-547-0511

Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a community college in the Columbia Basin region of Washington state. Founded in 1963, CBC provides higher education and job training in a variety of fields.

CBC offers over 80 degree and certificate programs, as well as professional development and continuing education courses. The college has an enrollment of over 6,000 students, and its campus is located in the city of Pasco.

CBC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The college is also a member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

In addition to its academic programs, CBC also offers a variety of student services, including career counseling, tutoring, and financial aid. The college also has a strong commitment to community engagement, and its faculty and staff are actively involved in a variety of community initiatives.

CBC is a vital part of the Columbia Basin region, and its impact is felt throughout the community. The college is committed to providing quality education and training opportunities for its students, and to making a positive difference in the lives of the people it serves.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 6745

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.columbiabasin.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.columbiabasin.edu/index.aspx?page=105

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $18795

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $20524

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Columbia Basin College is $75472.43. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Columbia Basin College. For graduates of Columbia Basin College, we saw an average early-career income of $43800.00 and mid-career income of $71600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.