Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA · Associate's Degree · about 777 graduates a year
Columbia Basin College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Columbia Basin College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 43 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA | $54,654 | $55,584 | #42 | $40,658 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $54,654 | $55,584 | #43 | $40,658 |
| 45 | Northland Pioneer College Holbrook, AZ | $54,462 | $55,961 | #24 | $17,129 |
| 46 | Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA | $54,447 | $50,080 | #135 | — |
| 47 | Central Texas College Killeen, TX | $54,183 | $55,088 | #47 | $39,731 |
| 48 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $54,122 | $51,513 | #92 | — |
| 49 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $53,896 | $57,788 | #17 | $47,598 |
Other Majors at Columbia Basin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,368 | $77,785 | #218 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,093 | $64,223 | #285 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,429 | $42,127 | #438 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia Basin College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,447 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia Basin College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Columbia Basin College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Columbia Basin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.