National Park College

National Park College is a public two-year institution located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in a small suburban area. The college enrolls 2,740 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 36% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 52% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of career and technical programs. Health-focused offerings include Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Respiratory Care Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic), and Health Information/Medical Records Technology. Technical programs include Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology, Welding Technology, and Computer and Information Systems Security. Most programs are available at the one-to-two-year or two-to-four-year certificate level.

Situated in Hot Springs, AR, National Park College serves the surrounding region with a wide variety of workforce-ready trade and allied health credentials, making it a versatile community resource for career training.