Accounting at Columbia Basin College
If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what Columbia Basin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia Basin College sits in Pasco, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 accounting degrees were awarded at Columbia Basin College.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Accounting Rankings at Columbia Basin College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia Basin College’s Accounting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #5 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #20 of 29 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #94 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #534 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Columbia Basin College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Columbia Basin College are 87% women (20) and 13% men (3).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Of the 20 associate’s accounting graduates at Columbia Basin College, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College, lower than the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Columbia Basin College
This Accounting program at Columbia Basin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Those who complete Accounting program at Columbia Basin College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
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.