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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.

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).

Columbia Basin College gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Associate's degree recipients

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 diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Columbia Basin College

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).

Columbia Basin College gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Columbia Basin College

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

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