YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE Yakima Valley College (YVC) is a public two-year institution of higher education serving Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat counties. It has campuses in Yakima and Grandview, and learning centers in Ellensburg, Toppenish, and Sunnyside. YVC offers bachelor of applied science degrees, associate degrees, and certificates of achievement. It also offers GED, High School 21+, Step Up to College, and English Language Acquisition (ELA) enrichment courses.
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT (2018-19) 8,238 = Annual Headcount 4,315 = Full-Time Equivalent 1,090 Graduating Class
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YVC was established in 1928. YVC is one of only five federally designated Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) in the state of Washington. This designation is based on the percentage of Hispanic and Pell eligible students enrolled. A majority (66%) of YVC students are students of color. 83% of students are First Generation college students, and 71% of students are Pell eligible. Among all WA colleges and universities, YVC has the highest % of Hispanic students enrolled at 60%. With over 750 undocumented students, YVC serves the largest undocumented student population among the 34 community and technical colleges in Washington State. YVC disbursed over $24m in funds assisting students in 2018-19: including over $17m in grants & waivers, $4.8m in student loans, and $1.5m in scholarships. Among WA colleges that offer associate degrees, YVC has the highest percentage of Hispanic graduates. More than half of YVC graduates earning degrees and certificates are persons of color. Of students entering YVC seeking a certificate or degree, 67% will complete a credential or transfer (6-yr award rate).
OUR STUDENTS
YVC DEGREES & CERTIFICATES BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES Business Management Dental Hygiene IT Network - System Administration Teacher Education
TRANSFER DEGREES Associate in Arts Associate in Business Associate in Science
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL DEGREES & CERTIFICATES Aerospace Machining Technology Allied Health Technology Care Navigation Medical Assisting Medical Billing & Coding Medical Interpreter Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Surgical Technology Automotive Service Technology Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Steering/Suspension and Brake Systems Agriculture Agribusiness Logistics Tree Fruit Production Unmanned Aerial Systems Vineyard Technology Wine Sales Winery Technology Business Administration Accounting Accounting Clerk Management Marketing Retail Management Business Management Business Management - Marketing Specialty Business Management - Entrepreneurship Specialty Business Management Business Technology Administrative Assistant Bilingual Administrative Office Assistant Bilingual Legal Office Assistant Bilingual Medical Assistant Bilingual Office Assistant General Office Assistant Legal Office Assistant Legal Receptionist Medical Office Assistant Medical Receptionist
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Adult Basic Education (ABE) English Language Acquisition (ELA) General Equivalency Diploma (GED) High School 21+ Step Up to College (SUTC)
Chemical Dependency Studies Computer Science Criminal Justice Communications/Call Taker Correctional Certificate Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Justice Police Clerk/Support Specialist Dental Assisting Education Administration Early Childhood Education Preschool Special Education Family Care Infant-Toddler Care Para-Educator Preparation Training School Age Care State ECE Engineering Construction Design Civil Engineering Drafting Information Technology Access Cisco Networking Excel IT Computer User IT General Managing & Maintaining the PC Network Administration Office Suite Programming Support Specialist Pre-Pharmacy Nursing Radiologic Science Computed Tomography Radiologic Technology Veterinary Technology
I-BEST Programs Agriculture Business Technology Early Childhood Education Information Technology Nursing Assisting Certificate
Learn More: www.yvcc.edu Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Executive Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670.
