Columbia Basin College is in a small city, in Pasco, Washington. 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 2005, had 5,670 students (3,683 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
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
Columbia Basin College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 563 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 106 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer programming, computer networking, web design, data processing tech |
| Business And Management | 27 | marketing, accounting technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical office assistant, medical secretary, health unit coordinator, medical transcription |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | engineering technology, drafting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services |
| Office And Administration | 7 | receptionist, office management, general office occupations |
| Science | 7 | physical sciences |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding, machinist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 4 | automobile mechanics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural production |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia Basin College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 755 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 99 | 13 |
In 2005, Columbia Basin College had a total enrollment of 5,670 students (3,683 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 96% |
| Oregon | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
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 | $ 2,678 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,852 |
| Books and supplies | $ 768 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 47 | $47,192 | 39 | $42,647 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $47,192 | 39 | $42,647 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 3 | $49,006 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $49,006 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| Basketball | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 23 | 33 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, 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
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement 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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