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Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, Washington · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,272 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr
$12,210
cheaper than 27% of comparable schools
Completion rate
47.9%
Median debt at completion
$9,166
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$43,814
earns ~$3,588.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, WA is a public institution that mainly awards associate degrees to about 1,272 students. The school offers a wide range of programs, including vehicle maintenance, electrical installation, metal working, and allied health services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,210. The reported completion rate is 47.9%, a figure that may undercount students who transfer to four-year schools. Median student debt at completion is $9,166, which is less than the typical annual net price paid.

Net price is 33% above the Washington median ($9,189) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 14% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$31,314
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 29 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$65,424
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,964
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Physical Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Homeland Securityassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Air Transportationassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Precision Metal Working, Ground Transportation, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, plus 31 other programs.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance program typically earn?
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate degree program reported median earnings of $31,314 two years after completion.
How many students finish their degree here?
The reported completion rate for this public school is 47.9%. This rate often undercounts transfers to other institutions and should not be viewed as a failure.
Is Big Bend Community College a public or private school?
Big Bend Community College is a public school located in Moses Lake, WA.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $9,166. This amount is lower than the average annual net price of $12,210.

Other options in Washington

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Bellingham Technical CollegeBellingham$5,99751.6%$49,748
Centralia CollegeCentralia$9,86246.4%$43,140
Clark CollegeVancouver$11,46542.4%$42,356
Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood$9,86451.7%$41,787
Columbia Basin CollegePasco$8,31742.8%$46,680
Edmonds CollegeLynnwood$11,01039.5%$48,144
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 234711. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.