Columbia Basin College has served Benton and Franklin counties for nearly 60 years.

Classes began in September, 1955 in temporary quarters at the former Pasco Naval Airbase.

CBC continually expands and renovates programs which now includes Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

[citation needed] The Pasco campus has seen substantial growth in the past decade, adding new facilities to accommodate the large demand for higher education from a growing community.

The CBC Health Science Center is located in Richland, Washington, approximately 10 miles from the main campus.