Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee Valley College offers hands-on training in programs like Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology (HVACR), which combines theory with practical lab work and includes an internship. The college also provides a comprehensive nursing program with pathways from Nursing Assistant to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, including a hybrid online RN-to-BSN option designed for working professionals. Additionally, WVC has various Allied Health programs such as Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology, emphasizing practical skills for direct patient care and administrative duties.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Wenatchee Valley College
4 trade programs at Wenatchee Valley College, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
84 | $76,527/yr | $13,363 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
71 | $38,841/yr | — |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
60 | $50,579/yr | — |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
43 | $26,203/yr | $7,220 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Washington, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Washington
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Washington. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Wenatchee
Other cities in Washington with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Wenatchee.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 4 trade and vocational programs at Wenatchee Valley College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.