Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
A public institution in Wenatchee, Washington, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Wenatchee Valley College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,759 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,127 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 41.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,332, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.98x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,722 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Teacher Education, Registered Nursing, Business, and Allied Health & Medical Assisting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,127
Graduation Rate
41.5%
Median Debt
$10,332
Average Net Price
$9,722
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.12x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.98x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,759
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,267
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,636
Pell Grant Rate
27.3%
Federal Loan Rate
4.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,094
Income $30K–$48K
$10,336
Income $48K–$75K
$10,806
Income $110K+
$18,726
Student Demographics
Women
57.7%
White
31.7%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
50.4%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
4.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Preaccredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $90,618 | 15 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
Associate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,992 | 421 |
| Registered Nursing | $88,153 | 56 |
| Business | Not reported | 24 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 10 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $55,493 | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 7 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 78 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $47,389 | 20 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 7 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 4 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 4 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 3 |
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Machinist | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Associate | 1 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Associate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Washington
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Washington
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Washington
- Most Affordable Colleges in Washington
- Best ROI Colleges in Washington
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Washington
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