Health Professions at Columbia Basin College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Columbia Basin College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia Basin College is located in Pasco, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia Basin College
Many students take online classes at Columbia Basin College. Of 7,510 students, 2,271 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,454 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Columbia Basin College
Use these rankings to compare Columbia Basin College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #16 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #36 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #106 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #193 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #805 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #16 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #36 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #106 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #193 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #805 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Columbia Basin College
Graduates of Columbia Basin College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,308 |
| 2 years | $54,917 |
| 3 years | $64,717 |
| 4 years | $69,769 |
| 5 years | $71,885 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Columbia Basin College earn a median of $69,769, compared with $46,048 for all Columbia Basin College graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Columbia Basin College comes in at $18,781.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Columbia Basin College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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