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Columbia Basin College is a two-year community college located in Pasco, Washington. It was established in 1955. The college enrolls more than 7,000 students per year. CBC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
CBC sponsors men’s and women’s sports teams that participate in a wide variety of sports like baseball, basketball, golf and soccer. CBC's official mascot is the Hawk. The Hawks participate in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. CBC’s campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations, including the Creative Writing Club, the Automotive Performance Club, and Phi Theta Kappa Club.
Columbia Basin College is in a small city, in Pasco, WA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Columbia Basin College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Columbia Basin College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Columbia Basin College, in 2007, had 6,393 students (4,114 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Columbia Basin College
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
General Phone: (509) 547-0511
http://www.columbiabasin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 560 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 103 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 43 | marketing, accounting technology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 27 | medical assistant, dental hygienist |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | engineering technology, drafting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, data processing tech |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | early childhood education |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical office assistant, medical secretary, health unit coordinator |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration |
| Mechanics And Repair | 11 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 10 | receptionist, office management |
| Production Trades | 6 | machinist, welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services |
| Science | 1 | physical sciences |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia Basin College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 746 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 119 | 11 |
In 2007, Columbia Basin College had a total enrollment of 6,393 students (4,114 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 98% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pasco, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,754 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,752 |
| Books and supplies | $ 965 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia Basin College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377400)
Columbia Basin College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 60 | $55,301 | 61 | $50,742 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $55,301 | 61 | $50,742 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 35 | 66 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Basketball | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 26 | 34 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbia Basin College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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