WA | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Columbia Basin College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $577,453 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 5.5 years.
4-year net cost
$33,268
Estimated debt
$17,299
Early salary signal
$68,927
Graduation rate
33%
Why this score?
Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($33,268), estimated debt ($17,299), early-career salary ($68,927), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
ASSOCIATE
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76
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$577,453
Salary Outlook
$68,927
Estimated Debt
$17,299
Payback
2.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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74
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$533,323
Salary Outlook
$63,759
Estimated Debt
$17,299
Payback
2.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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73
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$503,473
Salary Outlook
$60,263
Estimated Debt
$17,299
Payback
2.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$415,781
Salary Outlook
$49,993
Estimated Debt
$17,299
Payback
3.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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62
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$351,539
Salary Outlook
$42,469
Estimated Debt
$17,299
Payback
4.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$258,179
Salary Outlook
$31,535
Estimated Debt
$17,299
Payback
5.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
ASSOCIATE
76
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,734,092
Risk-adjusted ROI
$577,453
Value at risk
$1,156,639
Payback
2.5 years
BACHELORS
74
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,601,572
Risk-adjusted ROI
$533,323
Value at risk
$1,068,249
Payback
2.7 years
BACHELORS
73
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,511,932
Risk-adjusted ROI
$503,473
Value at risk
$1,008,459
Payback
2.9 years
ASSOCIATE
67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,248,592
Risk-adjusted ROI
$415,781
Value at risk
$832,811
Payback
3.5 years
ASSOCIATE
62
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,055,672
Risk-adjusted ROI
$351,539
Value at risk
$704,133
Payback
4.1 years
ASSOCIATE
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$775,312
Risk-adjusted ROI
$258,179
Value at risk
$517,133
Payback
5.5 years
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