Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia Basin College
Associate's Degree
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Washington (38 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin College | — | $39,092 | — | — |
| Northwest University | $47,645 | — | $12,000 | 0.25 |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | $47,645 | — | $12,000 | 0.25 |
| Spokane Community College | $34,583 | $38,499 | $16,455 | 0.48 |
| Highline College | $31,291 | $46,237 | $6,678 | 0.21 |
| Everett Community College | $30,993 | $39,596 | $8,125 | 0.26 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Washington
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest University Kirkland | $36,035 | $47,645 | $12,000 |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland | $14,652 | $47,645 | $12,000 |
| Spokane Community College Spokane | $4,057 | $34,583 | $16,455 |
| Highline College Des Moines | $4,623 | $31,291 | $6,678 |
| Everett Community College Everett | $4,301 | $30,993 | $8,125 |
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.