CBC History...50 years and still learning!
Degrees/Certificates Awarded
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1955 |
| Total enrollment | 7,500+ |
| Average class size | 24:1 |
| Full-time faculty | 117 |
| Degrees | Bachelors in Applied Science in Applied Management, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Arts & Sciences, One-year certificates, GED |
| Financial Aid | |
Grants offered | Yes |
Scholarships offered | Yes |
Loans | Yes |
Work study offered | Yes |
| Accreditation | Northwest Association of Colleges and Universities American Dental Association National League for Nursing Accrediting Commision Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professional Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Disability Services Administration Certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs for the Medical Assistant Certificate program
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| Percentage of Women/Men | 56/44 |
| Ethnicity | |
African American | 2% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 3% |
Hispanic | 26% |
| Native American | 1% |
| White | 66% |
| Main campus size | 148 acres |
| Location | Pasco, WA (located within the Tri-Cities); population 250,000 |
| Mascot | Hawk |
| Colors | Columbia blue and white |
| Athletic affiliation | NWAACC - Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges |
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CBC History
Founded in 1955, Columbia Basin College has served Benton and Franklin counties for more than half a century.
The first classes at Columbia Basin College were authorized by the State Board of Education in May 1955. Classes began in September 1955 in temporary quarters at the Pasco Naval Base. The Pasco School District received title to more than 150 acres of land for the present campus site in Pasco. CBC’s first permanent building was completed in 1957 and is the current V Building. CBC’s capital construction program has since added 17 permanent buildings.
The Community College Act of 1967 separated the college from the Pasco School District and Columbia Basin College became the 19th community college district in the state of Washington.
CBC continually expands and renovates programs and structures to meet the community’s needs. The enrollment of the college has grown from 299 students in 1955 to more than 7,000 students per quarter today.
CBC celebrated its 50th year of service to the community in 2005!
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Degrees/Certificates AwardedNon-transfer Degree
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Certificate of General Studies
Transfer Degrees
Associate in Arts and Sciences Degrees (A.A.)
Option A
Two-year general education degree designed to satisfy all or most of the general educational requirements of most baccalaureate institutions in the state of Washington.
Option B
A pre-professional/specific major degree designed primarily for transfer students planning to major in a specific professional area of study such as architecture, business, education, art or music.
Associate in Science Degrees (A.A.S.-T.)
Designed for students who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree in science or engineering.
Certificates
The certificate program is designed to provide recognition for the student who does not plan to complete an Associate in Applied Science degree program but is interested in training and instruction in specialized areas.
Programs with Degree Offerings ( )Accounting
Accounting (AAS)
Accounting (Certificate)
Administrative Office Technology
Administrative Assistant (AAS-T)
Administrative Assistant–General (AAS)
Administrative Assistant–Legal (AAS)
Health Info Tech–Medical Reimbursement & Coding (AAS)
Health Info Tech–Medical Transcription (AAS)
Medical Billing Clerk (Certificate)
Medical Secretary (Certificate)
Medical Secretary (Certificate)
Office Clerk–Billing & Posting (Certificate)
Office Clerk–General (Certificate)
Office Clerk–Legal (Certificate)
Practical Accounting (Certificate)
Receptionist (Certificate)
Agriculture Equipment Technology
Agriculture & Industrial Equipment Technology (AAS)
Equipment Electronics (Certificate)
Hydraulics (Certificate)
Alternative Energy
Solar/Photovoltaic Design (Certificate)
Autobody
Autobody Collision Repair (AAS)
Automotive
Automotive Technology (AAS)
Automotive Technology (Certificate)
Business Administration
Business Administration (AAS)
Business Administration (Certificate)
Commercial Truck Driving
Commercial Truck Driving (Certificate)
Computer Science
C#.Net Programming Cert (Certificate)
C++ Programming Cert (Certificate)
Computer Science–Database Administrator (AAS)
Computer Science–Help Desk Technician (AAS)
Computer Science–Internet Specialist (AAS)
Computer Science–Network Administrator (AAS)
Computer Science–Programmer (AAS)
Multimedia (AAS)
VB.Net Programming Cert (Certificate)
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice (AAS)
Forensic Science (AAS)
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene (AAS)
Early Childhood Education
Child Care Certificate (Certificate)
Child Development Associate-CDA (Certificate)
Early Childhood Education (AAS)
Early Childhood Education (Certificate)
Early Childhood Education (AAS-T)
Emergency Medical Tech
EMT–Basic (Certificate)
Engineering Technology
Computer Aided Drafting-CAD (Certificate)
Engineering Technology (AAS)
Fire Science
Fire Protection Technology (AAS)
Fire Science (AAS)
Human Services
Chemical Dependency Counseling (AAS)
Human Services (AAS)
Machine Technology
Machine Technology (AAS)
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant (AAS)
Medical Assistant (Certificate)
Medical Imaging
Bone Densitometry (Certificate)
Computed Tomography (CT) Technology (Certificate)
Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology (AAS)
Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech–Vascular Sonography (Certificate)
DUT–Abdomen & Small Parts (Certificate)
DUT–Adult Echocardiography (Certificate)
DUT–Breast Sonography (Certificate)
DUT–Breast Sonography for Mammographers (Certificate)
DUT–OB/GYN Sonography (Certificate)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology (Certificate)
Mammography (Certificate)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (AA-Bellevue Community College)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (Certificate-Bellevue Community College)
Radiologic Technology (AAS)
Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing (AAS)
Licensed Practical Nurse (Certificate)
Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant (Certificate)
Paralegal
Paralegal (AAS)
Paramedic
Paramedic (Certificate)
Paramedic (AAS)
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy (Certificate)
Retail Operations
Retail Operations (Certificate)
Surgical Technology
Operating Room Aide (Certificate)
Surgical Technology (AAS)
Welding
Short-term Welding Technology (Certificate)
Welding Technology (AAS)
Wine
Wine Tasting Room Attendant (Certificate)
Apprenticeships
Multi-Occupational Trades* (AAS)
- Firefighter
- Carpentry
- Cement Finishers
- Plumbers/Pipefitters
- Construction Electrician
- Low Energy/Sound & Communication
- Residential Electrician
- Construction Lineman
- Sheet Metal Svc Tech/Worker
- Ironworker
- Millwright
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