Yakima Valley College is a public university institution in Yakima, established in 1928. Yakima Valley College is a public community college in Yakima, Washington, founded in 1928. It serves a district covering over 8,000 square miles and offers affordable pathways through associate degrees, bachelor of applied science programs, and certificates across six academic pathways including Arts & Humanities, Business, Healthcare, Social Sciences & Education, STEM, and Exploratory.