Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Yakima, Washington, Yakima Valley College is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 2,770 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,499 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 31.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $13,966, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.11x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,843 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Teacher Education, Business, Registered Nursing, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,499
Graduation Rate
31.1%
Median Debt
$13,966
Average Net Price
$11,843
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.84x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.11x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,770
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,312
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,873
Pell Grant Rate
38.1%
Federal Loan Rate
7.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,543
Income $30K–$48K
$10,955
Income $48K–$75K
$13,029
Income $110K+
$20,259
Student Demographics
Women
64.8%
White
24.6%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
63.6%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (43)
Bachelor (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 37 |
| Business Administration & Management | $59,398 | 22 |
| Dental Support Services | $65,179 | 18 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $48,103 | 355 |
| Business | $55,275 | 47 |
| Registered Nursing | $93,648 | 43 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 23 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,305 | 23 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,891 | 20 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $44,652 | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 4 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 118 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 10 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | Not reported | 5 |
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Food Science & Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Food Science & Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Associate | 1 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Colleges in Washington
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Washington
- Most Affordable Colleges in Washington
- Best ROI Colleges in Washington
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Washington
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