Yakima Valley College (YVC)
Public two-year college in Yakima, WA that costs an average of $17,448 a year after financial aid and graduates 29% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,448
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
29%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,860
PublicSmall city2,770 undergraduates
Cost of YVC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,428 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,528 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,113 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,421 |
| Books and supplies | $528 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,448 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,715 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,377 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,166 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,652 |
| $110,001+ | $26,804 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with YVC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 29% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,095 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,860 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 19th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $142 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 44% |
| Students with federal loans | 6.8% |
Majors and programs at YVC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 45 | $47,289 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 55 | $46,047 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 20 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 36 | — | — |
Certificate programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 48 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Data Processing | 1 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 5 | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 30 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 21 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 20 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 266 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 3 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 100 | $82,487 | $15,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 763 | $29,587 | $10,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 52 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 41 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 87 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | — | — |
| Data Processing | 8 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 6 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 31 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 42 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline College | Shoreline | $18,564 | — | $56,341 |
| South Puget Sound Community College | Olympia | $18,745 | — | $48,158 |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon | $18,835 | — | $50,327 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | $14,397 | — | $48,220 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | $19,537 | — | $42,786 |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham | $17,524 | — | $48,317 |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood | $24,646 | — | $54,434 |
| Olympic College | Bremerton | $10,370 | — | $48,582 |
About YVC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Yakima, WA |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,770 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | yvcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does YVC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,428 a year (tuition and fees: $5,528 in-state, $6,113 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,448 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,715.
How much do YVC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,860 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($47,289 a year after graduation).
What is YVC's graduation rate?
29% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.