Yakima Valley College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Yakima Valley College at a glance

• 2,770

  students enrolled

• 897

  degrees and certificates a year

• 29%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,843

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,623 in state, $5,157 out of state

• $35,969

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,499

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Yakima Valley College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Yakima Valley College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Yakima County, where the college is.

• 55

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 5.5%

  unemployment in Yakima County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $68,015

  median household income

  Yakima County

• 28%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to programs (1 open), clinical (2 open), finance (6 open), sales (7 open), operations (12 open).

Hiring most: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (7), Cintas (3), Baker Tilly (2), Bureau of Reclamation (2), Charter Communications (2), Comprehensive Healthcare (2), Indian Health Service (2), Talent Works (2).

What they hire for: Operations (12), Sales (7), Finance (6), Data & Analytics (4), Legal (3), Clinical (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Central Workforce Development Council.

• WorkSource Yakima CountyUnion Gap · Mon - Thur 8:30 am to 5pm; Fri 8:30 am to 4pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Yakima Valley College?

Yakima Valley College enrolls about 2,770 students and is a public 4-year institution in Yakima, Washington. It awards about 897 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Yakima Valley College?

29% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Yakima Valley College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,969 six years after entry and $43,499 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Yakima Valley College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yakima Valley College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Yakima Valley College?

55 open professional jobs are listed in Yakima County, 10 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has the most openings.