Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA · Associate's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Yakima Valley College graduates in allied health and medical assisting services earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Yakima Valley College Compares for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
All 476 colleges reporting allied health and medical assisting services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widener University Chester, PA | $76,784 | $78,090 | #1 | $61,990 |
| 2 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $76,531 | $70,392 | #4 | $58,382 |
| 3 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $74,847 | $68,106 | #6 | $57,242 |
| 4 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $74,523 | $76,541 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA | $72,307 | $65,795 | #11 | $56,092 |
| 6 | CBD College Los Angeles, CA | $71,543 | $65,099 | #13 | $52,829 |
| 7 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $68,998 | $65,672 | #12 | $40,754 |
| 8 | Institute of Technology Clovis, CA | $68,978 | $62,765 | #22 | $59,548 |
| 9 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA | $68,791 | $62,595 | #23 | $58,718 |
| 10 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $68,770 | $71,191 | #3 | $58,734 |
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| 273 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $44,721 | $40,263 | #378 | $33,890 |
| 274 | Wytheville Community College Wytheville, VA | $44,707 | $40,710 | #370 | $38,446 |
| 275 | Beal University Bangor, ME | $44,691 | $47,495 | #227 | $38,540 |
| 276 | Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA | $44,652 | $41,070 | #366 | $34,771 |
| 277 | Roane State Community College Harriman, TN | $44,612 | $48,734 | #197 | $30,882 |
| 278 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $44,535 | $47,357 | #233 | $37,157 |
| 279 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $44,393 | $43,616 | #315 | — |
Other Majors at Yakima Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,648 | $78,316 | #140 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,305 | $50,976 | #380 of 560 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,275 | — | #81 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,103 | $26,743 | #160 of 947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,891 | — | #428 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yakima Valley College allied health and medical assisting services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,771 one year after graduating and $44,652 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yakima Valley College rank for allied health and medical assisting services?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for allied health and medical assisting services graduates, Yakima Valley College ranks #276 by median pay four years after graduation, and #366 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is allied health and medical assisting services at Yakima Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for allied health and medical assisting services ($42,269).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.