Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at National Park College
Hot Springs, AR · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 85 graduates a year
National Park College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National Park College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 100 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $105,733 | $113,432 | #1 | $79,921 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $93,527 | $95,118 | #2 | $74,308 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $93,527 | $95,118 | #3 | $74,308 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $93,527 | $95,118 | #4 | $74,308 |
| 5 | Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA | $73,885 | $67,231 | #8 | — |
| 6 | Howard College Big Spring, TX | $68,723 | $69,871 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $64,345 | $69,030 | #6 | $33,236 |
| 8 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI | $64,309 | $67,806 | #7 | $51,663 |
| 9 | Berkeley City College Berkeley, CA | $62,672 | $57,027 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $59,907 | $60,908 | #11 | — |
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| 61 | York Technical College Rock Hill, SC | $42,477 | $47,100 | #32 | $24,084 |
| 62 | Edison State Community College Piqua, OH | $42,299 | $45,139 | #40 | $36,016 |
| 63 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $42,073 | $38,311 | #75 | $22,692 |
| 64 | National Park College Hot Springs, AR | $42,058 | $49,562 | #23 | $26,893 |
| 65 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $41,962 | $45,017 | #41 | $22,188 |
| 66 | Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville, VA | $41,858 | $38,116 | #76 | $28,910 |
| 67 | Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff, VA | $41,827 | $38,087 | #77 | — |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at National Park College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $25,253 | $36,159 | $11,500 |
Other Majors at National Park College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $65,983 | $61,828 | #3 of 8 |
| 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 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,893 one year after graduating and $42,058 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National Park College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 100 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, National Park College ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at National Park College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,906), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,856.
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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.