Yakima Valley College
Yakima, Washington · Public · 2,770 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr). Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,543 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,955 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,029 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,851 |
| $110k and up | $20,259 |
| All families (average) | $11,843 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $48,103 | +$7,492 | clears the bar | $8,575 | 1.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $93,648 | +$53,037 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $55,275 | +$14,664 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,305 | +$19,694 | clears the bar | $10,551 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,398 | +$18,787 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $40,891 | +$280 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $44,652 | +$4,041 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $65,179 | +$24,568 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 29% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.