by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Yakima Valley College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Yakima Valley College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,030 undergraduate (2,030 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Yakima Valley College.
Among Yakima Valley College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $68,855 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $42,399 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $33,064 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $28,690 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $23,620 |
Explore the full list of majors at Yakima Valley College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,015 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
408 | $23,620 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
57 | $68,855 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
31 | $42,399 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
30 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. |
30 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. · Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. |
17 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. |
14 | $33,064 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
13 | NA |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
185 | NA |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Office Management and Supervision. |
44 | $28,690 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 40 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
14 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 12 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Computer Support Specialist. |
11 | NA |
| Data Processing. ↳ Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 4 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Agricultural Production Operations, General. · Crop Production. |
10 | NA |
| Food Science and Technology. ↳ Viticulture and Enology. |
9 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
8 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural Business and Management, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | 25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General. | 8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Instrumentation Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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