Median Earnings (1yr)
$64,223
90th percentile (60th in WA)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Columbia Basin College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Columbia Basin College graduates earn $64k, placing them in the 90th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Washington (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Columbia Basin College$64,223$63,440
Bellevue College$79,877$66,372$19,9990.25
Tacoma Community College$73,435$74,685$20,6550.28
Spokane Community College$63,228$60,122$20,1830.32
Pima Medical Institute-Renton$62,420$65,163$30,1600.48
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle$62,420$65,163$30,1600.48
National Median$54,327$19,1130.35

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bellevue College
Bellevue
$4,305$79,877$19,999
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
$4,920$73,435$20,655
Spokane Community College
Spokane
$4,057$63,228$20,183
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
Renton
$62,420$30,160
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
Seattle
$62,420$30,160

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia Basin College, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.