Allied Health Professions at Columbia Basin College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Columbia Basin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia Basin College is in Pasco, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Columbia Basin College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia Basin College
Online coursework is an option at Columbia Basin College. Of 7,510 students, 2,271 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,454 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Columbia Basin College
Use these rankings to compare Columbia Basin College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #7 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #68 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #362 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Columbia Basin College
Students who complete Columbia Basin College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,841 |
| 2 years | $48,432 |
| 3 years | $50,304 |
| 4 years | $63,440 |
| 5 years | $58,920 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Columbia Basin College take home a median $63,440, compared with $46,048 for all Columbia Basin College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Columbia Basin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Columbia Basin College are 71% women (29) and 29% men (12).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Of the 33 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Columbia Basin College, 79% were women (26) and 21% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College, higher than the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Of the 3 bachelor’s allied health professions graduates at Columbia Basin College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Columbia Basin College
The Allied Health Professions program at Columbia Basin College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 4 |
| Surgical Technology | 12 |
| Radiologic Technology | 14 |
| Radiation Protection Technician | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Columbia Basin College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.