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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 registered nursing degrees were granted at Yakima Valley College.
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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 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Yakima Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Yakima Valley College are 86% women (49) and 14% men (8).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Yakima Valley College
Of the 57 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Yakima Valley College, 86% were women (49) and 14% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
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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