Nursing at National Park College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at National Park College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
National Park College sits in Hot Springs, AR.
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Online Class Availability at National Park College
Distance learning is available at National Park College. Among 1,805 students, 354 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,223 (68%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at National Park College
These rankings give you a sense of how National Park College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arkansas | #19 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #26 of 36 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #283 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #365 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #896 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1449 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from National Park College
Those who finish National Park College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,019 |
| 2 years | $53,045 |
| 3 years | $54,788 |
| 4 years | $59,586 |
| 5 years | $64,558 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from National Park College report median earnings of $59,586, compared with $32,953 for all National Park College graduates — about 81% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from National Park College stands at $16,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at National Park College
The Nursing program at National Park College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 47 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at National Park College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.