National Park College

Hot Springs, AR · Public · Associate degree-granting

National Park College is a public institution in Hot Springs, Arkansas, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 1,789 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,444 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.6%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.09x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,720 per year. The most popular programs include Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Health Services Administration & Management, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,444
Graduation Rate
35.6%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$12,720
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.55x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.09x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,789
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
50.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,280
Pell Grant Rate
48.0%
Federal Loan Rate
22.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$12,368
Income $30K–$48K
$12,953
Income $48K–$75K
$13,349
Income $110K+
$9,541

Student Demographics

Women
59.2%
White
64.3%
Black
11.5%
Hispanic
13.7%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
7.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.8%

Accreditations

Programs (33)

Associate (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $36,159 89
Registered Nursing $76,215 54
Business Not reported 24
Teacher Education Not reported 19
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $52,987 18
Criminal Justice & Corrections $54,626 17
Natural Sciences Not reported 12
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 9
Business Administration & Management Not reported 9
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 8
Health Services Administration Not reported 4
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $36,472 130
Liberal Arts & Sciences $42,058 85
Machinist $39,176 79
Health Services Administration & Management $65,983 76
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $49,981 35
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 33
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 24
Practical Nursing $54,372 22
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 17
Business Administration & Management Not reported 11
Non-Professional Legal Studies Not reported 10
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 9
Teacher Education Not reported 4
Hospitality Management Not reported 4
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 3
Health Services $59,079 Not reported
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer & Information Systems Security Associate 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate 2
Accounting Undergraduate Certificate 2
Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate 2
Hospitality Management Associate 2

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