Columbia Basin College (CBC) - Commerce
Commerce
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Washington schools that offer a commerce degree. Students at Columbia Basin College who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Associate
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Commerce Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the commerce program at the Columbia Basin College for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall

| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 8 |
By Gender

| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 6 |
Female | 2 |
By Race

| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | - |
Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | - |
White | 7 |
Unknown | - |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
General and Operations Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of general and operations managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 900
- Average Annual Salary: $123,380
- Average Hourly Rate: $59.32
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 29
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 64%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 1,767,100
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,848,600
- Percent Job Growth: 4.60%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%
Sales Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of sales managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Annual Salary: $107,250
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.56
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 42%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 342,100
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 382,300
- Percent Job Growth: 11.70%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 6%
Administrative Services Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of administrative services managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 170
- Average Annual Salary: $107,790
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.82
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 87%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 254,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 291,200
- Percent Job Growth: 14.50%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.3%
Industrial Production Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of industrial production managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Annual Salary: $94,840
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.60
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 56%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 150,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 164,000
- Percent Job Growth: 9.10%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 3%
Construction Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of construction managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 220
- Average Annual Salary: $123,630
- Average Hourly Rate: $59.44
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 143%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 523,100
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 609,600
- Percent Job Growth: 16.60%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 64%
Social and Community Service Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of social and community service managers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Annual Salary: $72,910
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.05
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 82%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 134,100
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 169,900
- Percent Job Growth: 26.70%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%
Cost Estimators
Job Description
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of cost estimators in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 280
- Average Annual Salary: $71,720
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.48
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 23
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 194%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 185,400
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 252,900
- Percent Job Growth: 36.40%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%
Management Analysts
Job Description
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of management analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 130
- Average Annual Salary: $79,210
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.08
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 32%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 718,800
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 876,000
- Percent Job Growth: 21.90%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 23%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of business teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer a commerce degree or program in Washington
- 4-Year Colleges and Universities
- Community Colleges
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Bellevue Community College | |
Bellevue, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 159 |
| Heritage University | |
Toppenish, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
| ITT Technical Institute - Spokane Valley | |
Spokane Valley, WA
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| Peninsula College | |
Port Angeles, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 5 |
| Seattle Community College - South Campus | |
Seattle, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 55 |
| Seattle Pacific University | |
Seattle, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 83 |
| Seattle University | |
Seattle, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 11 |
| Trinity Lutheran College | |
Everett, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 3 |
Average User Rating (3 Ratings) | |
| Walla Walla University | |
College Place, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 48 |
| Washington State University | |
Pullman, WA
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Community Colleges
| Big Bend Community College | |
Moses Lake, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
| Cascadia Community College | |
Bothell, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 57 |
| Centralia College | |
Centralia, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 11 |
| Clark College | |
Vancouver, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
| Edmonds Community College | |
Lynnwood, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 166 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Everett Community College | |
Everett, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 46 |
| Grays Harbor College | |
Aberdeen, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 6 |
| Green River Community College | |
Auburn, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 161 |
| Highline Community College | |
Des Moines, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 93 |
| Lower Columbia College | |
Longview, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| North Seattle Community College | |
Seattle, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 132 |
| Pierce College District 11 | |
Lakewood, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 43 |
| Shoreline Community College | |
Shoreline, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 23 |
| Skagit Valley College | |
Mount Vernon, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 36 |
| South Puget Sound Community College | |
Olympia, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 45 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Spokane Community College | |
Spokane, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Spokane Falls Community College | |
Spokane, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 11 |
| Tacoma Community College | |
Tacoma, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 91 |
| Walla Walla Community College | |
Walla Walla, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 16 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | |
Wenatchee, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
| Yakima Valley Community College | |
Yakima, WA
| Students That Completed This Program: 56 |