by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CBC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in it.
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The bachelor's program at CBC was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for it list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Technology Associate Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Information Technology Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia Basin College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of it students who receive their bachelor's degree at CBC is $59,559. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $58,147 for all it bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CBC was $184 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $124 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,514 | $7,559 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $702 | $702 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,753 | $2,753 |
Learn more about CBC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 it majors earned their bachelor's degree from CBC. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CBC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Basin College with a bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CBC does not offer an online option for its it bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CBC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a associate's degree in it from CBC. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at CBC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Basin College with a associate's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Columbia Basin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 14 |
| Data Processing | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1 |