General Business & Commerce at Yakima Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Business & Commerce, consider the program at Yakima Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Yakima Valley College is in Yakima, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 general business & commerce degrees were granted at Yakima Valley College.
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Studying Online at Yakima Valley College
Distance learning is available at Yakima Valley College. Of 3,809 students, 1,119 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
General Business & Commerce Rankings at Yakima Valley College
These rankings give you a sense of how Yakima Valley College’s General Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #15 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #23 of 25 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #57 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #204 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #342 of 567 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Business & Commerce graduates at Yakima Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Business & Commerce graduates at Yakima Valley College are 35% women (14) and 65% men (26).
General Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Yakima Valley College
Among the 40 associate’s general business & commerce graduates at Yakima Valley College, 35% were women (14) and 65% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College, above the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the General Business & Commerce program at Yakima Valley College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.