Heritage University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Heritage University at a glance

• 812

  students enrolled

• 248

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,598

  average net price a year

  Tuition $19,920

• $47,001

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,416

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Heritage University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Heritage University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Yakima County, where the college is.

• 43

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Yakima County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $68,015

  median household income

  Yakima County

• 28%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, public administration & social work, psychology, which lead to human resources (2 open), research (1 open).

Hiring most: Terraces at Summitview - a HumanGood community (5), Indian Health Service (2), Townsquare Media (2), United States Army Installation Management Command (2), Vought (2), Astound Broadband (1), Baker Tilly (1), Banner (1).

What they hire for: Sales (8), Clinical (5), Finance (5), Operations (5), Data & Analytics (2), Engineering (2). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Central Workforce Development Council.

• WorkSource Yakima CountyUnion Gap · Mon - Thur 8:30 am to 5pm; Fri 8:30 am to 4pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Heritage University?

Heritage University enrolls about 812 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Toppenish, Washington. It awards about 248 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Heritage University?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Heritage University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,001 six years after entry and $49,416 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Heritage University offer AI or data science degrees?

Heritage University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Heritage University?

43 open professional jobs are listed in Yakima County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Terraces at Summitview - a HumanGood community has the most openings.