At a glance
Average net price
$12,720
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
35.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,789
In-state tuition
$5,600
Out-of-state tuition
$7,280
Cost of attendance
$19,331
Median earnings (10y)
$32,444
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
11 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (34%), humanities & arts (26%), health (26%).
- STEM2%
- Health26%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences4%
- Trades & services34%
- Health professions25.6%~457 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts20.5%~367 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair16.3%~291 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Precision production14.1%~253 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business7.7%~138 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.1%~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.9%~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.4%~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
31 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 253 | $24,236 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 187 | $24,026 | $15,512 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 174 | — | $5,500 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Undergraduate certificate | 163 | — | $14,740 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 143 | — | $15,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 94 | $53,019 | $16,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | $15,594 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | $40,142 | $13,898 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 44 | $39,851 | $13,773 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 32 | — | $14,525 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | — | — | $16,330 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About National Park College
National Park College is a mid-sized institution located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 1,789 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at National Park College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,720 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,600 for in-state students and $7,280 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,331 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 35.1%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $32,444 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
National Park College confers degrees and certificates across 11 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (34% of credentials), humanities & arts (26% of credentials), health (26% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Hot Springs, Arkansas (suburb), National Park College draws students from across Arkansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about National Park College
Q.How much does National Park College cost?
The average net price at National Park College is $12,720 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,331.
Q.What is the graduation rate at National Park College?
National Park College has a 6-year graduation rate of 35.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do National Park College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median National Park College graduate earns $32,444 per year.
Q.What is tuition at National Park College?
Published tuition is $5,600 in-state and $7,280 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is National Park College located?
National Park College is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas (ZIP 71913).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with National Park College at their official website.