Nursing at Yakima Valley College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Yakima Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Yakima Valley College is located in Yakima, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Yakima Valley College
Many students take online classes at Yakima Valley College. Of 3,809 students, 1,119 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Yakima Valley College
Rankings can help you compare Yakima Valley College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #19 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #26 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #108 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #142 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #581 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #641 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Yakima Valley College
Graduates of Yakima Valley College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,855 |
| 2 years | $67,660 |
| 3 years | $69,299 |
| 4 years | $73,417 |
| 5 years | $81,440 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Yakima Valley College take home a median $73,417, compared with $40,593 for all Yakima Valley College graduates — about 81% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Yakima Valley College stands at $17,884.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Yakima Valley College
This Nursing program at Yakima Valley College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 57 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Yakima Valley College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.