Registered Nursing at Columbia Basin College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Columbia Basin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia Basin College is in Pasco, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 75 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Columbia Basin College.
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Studying Online at Columbia Basin College
Many students take online classes at Columbia Basin College. Of 7,510 students, 2,271 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,454 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Columbia Basin College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia Basin College’s Registered 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) | #79 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #110 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #405 of 1,843 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #11 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #22 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #79 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #110 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #405 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Columbia Basin College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Columbia Basin College are 85% women (64) and 15% men (11).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Of the 49 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Columbia Basin College, 86% were women (42) and 14% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Of the 26 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Columbia Basin College, 85% were women (22) and 15% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Columbia Basin College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.