Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at National Park College
Hot Springs, AR · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 76 graduates a year
National Park College graduates in health/medical preparatory programs earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National Park College Compares for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
All 8 colleges reporting health/medical preparatory programs earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $91,776 | $83,510 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Rappahannock Community College Glenns, VA | $66,529 | $60,581 | #4 | $65,362 |
| 3 | National Park College Hot Springs, AR | $65,983 | $77,755 | #2 | $61,828 |
| 4 | Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI | $62,883 | $66,303 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MO | $52,603 | $56,402 | #6 | $50,381 |
| 6 | Trident Technical College Charleston, SC | $52,550 | $58,270 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC | $47,295 | $52,443 | #7 | $30,101 |
| 8 | East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS | $36,210 | $43,934 | #8 | — |
Other Majors at National Park College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $59,079 | — | #2 of 12 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $54,372 | $42,364 | #425 of 757 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $49,981 | $44,165 | #215 of 290 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,058 | $26,893 | #64 of 100 |
| Precision Metal Working | $39,176 | — | #332 of 365 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $36,472 | $30,913 | #300 of 319 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National Park College health/medical preparatory programs graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,828 one year after graduating and $65,983 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National Park College rank for health/medical preparatory programs?
Among 8 colleges reporting earnings for health/medical preparatory programs graduates, National Park College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is health/medical preparatory programs at National Park College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for health/medical preparatory programs ($54,229), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.