Registered Nursing at Yakima Valley College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Yakima Valley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Yakima Valley College is in Yakima, WA.
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Studying Online at Yakima Valley College
Many students take online classes at Yakima Valley College. Among 3,809 students, 1,119 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Yakima Valley College
Rankings can help you compare Yakima Valley College’s Registered 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 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #137 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #555 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #642 of 1,843 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Yakima Valley College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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