Nursing at Columbia Basin College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Columbia Basin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia Basin College sits in Pasco, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia Basin College
Online coursework is an option at Columbia Basin College. Among 7,510 students, 2,271 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,454 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Columbia Basin College
Rankings can help you compare Columbia Basin College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #11 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #22 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #80 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #115 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #396 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #406 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #11 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #22 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #80 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #115 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #396 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #406 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Columbia Basin College
Graduates of Columbia Basin College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,639 |
| 2 years | $69,140 |
| 3 years | $69,792 |
| 4 years | $73,626 |
| 5 years | $79,073 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Columbia Basin College earn a median of $73,626, compared with $46,048 for all Columbia Basin College graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Columbia Basin College comes in at $12,562.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Columbia Basin College
The Nursing program at Columbia Basin College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 75 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Columbia Basin College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.