Yakima Valley College is a public 2-year college in Yakima, Washington with 2,770 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $17,448 a year after grants and graduates 29% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Yakima Valley College acceptance rate and admissions
Yakima Valley College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Yakima Valley College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $5,528 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $6,113 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $9,421 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,428 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,448 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,448 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,980 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Yakima Valley College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Yakima Valley College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 29% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $45,860 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Yakima Valley College majors and what graduates earn
Yakima Valley College awarded bachelor's degrees in 5 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from dental hygiene and assisting ($65,179).
All 5 majors at Yakima Valley College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygiene and assisting | 18 | n/a | $65,179 | n/a |
| Business administration | 23 | $47,289 | $59,398 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 18 | $46,047 | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Yakima Valley College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 29 | n/a | $60,305 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | $44,652 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,770 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 70% women, 30% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Yakima Valley College?
No. Yakima Valley College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Yakima Valley College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,528 for in-state students and $6,113 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,448 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Yakima Valley College?
29% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Yakima Valley College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $45,860 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.