Health Professions at Yakima Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Yakima Valley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Yakima Valley College is located in Yakima, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Yakima Valley College
Online coursework is an option at Yakima Valley College. Of 3,809 students, 1,119 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Yakima Valley College
These rankings give you a sense of how Yakima Valley College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #29 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #45 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #154 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #263 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #822 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1392 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #29 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #45 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #154 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #263 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #822 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1392 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Yakima Valley College
Those who finish Yakima Valley College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,902 |
| 2 years | $59,468 |
| 3 years | $55,603 |
| 4 years | $58,732 |
| 5 years | $61,479 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Yakima Valley College earn a median of $58,732, compared with $40,593 for all Yakima Valley College graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Yakima Valley College stands at $17,790.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Yakima Valley College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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