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Computer/Information Technology Administration at Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,559/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (386,000 openings/yr)

ROI 24.8x earnings multiple (18.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #53 of 102 Computer/Information Technology Administration programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer/Information Technology Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$633K	$615K	$539K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	25.6x	24.8x	21.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	19.2x	18.7x	16.4x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	64%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	71	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,776

Out-of-state: $32,956 (18.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,208

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,200

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Columbia Basin College's Computer/Information Technology Administration program produces graduates earning $59,559/yr — within striking distance of the $59,802 national average for this field.

With a 24.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Computer/Information Technology Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,200 in median debt clears quickly against $59,559 in annual earnings.

A #53 ranking among 102 Computer/Information Technology Administration programs places Columbia Basin College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Columbia Basin College

a compact campus enrolling 4,226 students in Pasco, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 71/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Computer/Information Technology Administration at Columbia Basin College?

At 71/100, the score looks reasonable — but Computer/Information Technology Administration is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Computer/Information Technology Administration at Columbia Basin College?

The 68% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →