by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a YVC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how YVC measures up.
YVC is ranked #713 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Washington, it ranks #29 of 65 for value.
Among the majors YVC offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | #15 of 75 |
| Dental | #15 of 75 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | #16 of 75 |
| Business Administration / Management | #149 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #149 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #152 of 1,251 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #185 of 1,275 |
Read the full YVC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Yakima Valley College is ranked #32 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #29 out of #65 for Washington value.
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Yakima Valley College is ranked #713 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Yakima Valley College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at YVC costs about $13,998. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $55,992 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $21,213 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,843 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,998 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $55,992 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about YVC net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a YVC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $84,852 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,992 | #713 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $47,372 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $84,852 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,992 | #29 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $47,372 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at YVC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,106 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,655 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,646 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,200 |
| Over $110K | $17,344 |
About 77% of YVC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,230 per year. Get more details on the YVC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average YVC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.