National Park College
Hot Springs, Arkansas · Public · 1,789 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr). Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,368 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,953 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,349 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,084 |
| $110k and up | $9,541 |
| All families (average) | $12,720 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,472 | +$3,983 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $36,159 | +$3,670 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 3.1 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,176 | +$6,687 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,983 | +$33,494 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,058 | +$9,569 | clears the bar | $14,856 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,215 | +$43,726 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,981 | +$17,492 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $52,987 | +$20,498 | clears the bar | $9,806 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,372 | +$21,883 | clears the bar | $9,460 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $54,626 | +$22,137 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,079 | +$26,590 | clears the bar | $11,916 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 35% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.