Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA · Associate's Degree · about 355 graduates a year
Yakima Valley College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Yakima Valley College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
| … | |||||
| 157 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $48,145 | $51,666 | #87 | $30,373 |
| 158 | Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC | $48,124 | $53,362 | #64 | $27,684 |
| 159 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $48,123 | $45,004 | #398 | $26,779 |
| 160 | Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA | $48,103 | $44,244 | #448 | $26,743 |
| 161 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $48,089 | $42,204 | #604 | $25,826 |
| 162 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $48,087 | $42,346 | #593 | $38,348 |
| 163 | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN | $48,071 | $51,571 | #90 | $29,654 |
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 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $44,652 | $34,771 | #276 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,891 | — | #428 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yakima Valley College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,743 one year after graduating and $48,103 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yakima Valley College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Yakima Valley College ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #448 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Yakima Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,575.
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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.