How much money do Columbia Basin College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,200 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for CBC graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $69,000 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $60,300 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $47,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Columbia Basin College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $69,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $60,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $46,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234979 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Columbia Basin College.