Nursing
Ranked #291 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 27 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $90,618
- Ranked-college median: $85,171

Wenatchee, WA, United States
Wenatchee Valley College is a public college in Wenatchee, WA, with 1,759 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $16,742 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 35.8%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,574.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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National median 1,603
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 27 graduates
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Associate-dominant college
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Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WA, United States
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Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA, United States
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
Nearest major citySeattle, WA · about 94 mi
In the city250 mi
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Compare with Renton Technical CollegeIn-state tuition at Wenatchee Valley College is $5,475 and out-of-state tuition is $6,060 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $16,742 a year.
The average net price at Wenatchee Valley College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $16,742 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
35.8% of first-time, full-time students at Wenatchee Valley College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are Renton Technical College, South Seattle College, and Whatcom Community College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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Renton Technical College
Renton, WA
Graduation rate 39%, close to 36%
Profile closeness85/100
South Seattle College
Seattle, WA
Graduation rate 33%, close to 36%
Profile closeness84/100
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
Graduation rate 39%, close to 36%
Profile closeness83/100
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Graduation rate 34%, close to 36%
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Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA
Graduation rate 38%, close to 36%
Profile closeness81/100
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
Enrollment 1,733 students, close to 1,759
Profile closeness81/100
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
Graduation rate 41%, close to 36%
Profile closeness80/100
Cascadia College
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Graduation rate 38%, close to 36%
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