Health Physics

Columbia Basin College ETPL
The BASHP prepares a highly skilled workforce that applies a scientific understanding of physical interaction of radiation with the body and environment to maintain protection from the potential hazards of radiation. The BASHP curriculum is aligned with Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) standards.

Financial information

Total tuition

$48,036.30

Total required fees

$3,686.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

194

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician

Completion rate

70%

Employment rate

93%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$37.06

Typical (median) annual earnings

$72,207.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician

Administrative Support

57%

Other Industries

16%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

15%

Construction

12%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
28
Completion rate
70%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
78%
Female
23%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
5%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
21%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
68%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
33%
Some college experience, but no degree
53%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
0%