Hot Springs, Arkansas Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Hot Springs, Arkansas shows: median public in-state tuition $8,555 (+55.2% vs national median) median graduate debt $10,100 (-24.8% vs U.S.) 2,019 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 2,019 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $8,555 (+55.2% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $14,294 (+43.4% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $10,100 (-24.8% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,173
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 0.0%
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Hot Springs, Arkansas—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Arkansas and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Hot Springs vs Arkansas & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, Arkansas | $8,555 | $14,294 | $10,100 | 0.0% | 2,019 |
| Arkansas (state median) | $4,200 | $9,144 | $11,153 | 44.6% | 114,619 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Hot Springs, Arkansas vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, Arkansas | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Arkansas (state median) | $44,824 | 90.4% | 70.7% | 8.4% | — | 74.8% | 0.47 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Arkansas (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, Arkansas | $8,555 | $14,294 | $10,100 | 0.0% | 2,019 | N/A | N/A |
| Fayetteville | $10,104 | $16,233 | $9,833 | 70.5% | 28,776 | $58,191 | 91.4% |
| Fayetteville | $10,104 | $16,233 | $9,833 | 70.5% | 28,776 | $58,191 | 91.4% |
| Conway | $21,330 | $16,796 | $21,298 | 53.5% | 9,412 | $46,789 | 91.1% |
| Conway | $21,330 | $16,796 | $21,298 | 53.5% | 9,412 | $46,789 | 91.1% |
| Little Rock | $13,014 | $14,894 | $16,500 | 30.4% | 9,066 | $40,092 | 87.8% |
| North Little Rock | $6,300 | $17,127 | $12,080 | N/A | 4,641 | N/A | N/A |
| Fort Smith | $7,334 | $14,252 | $6,365 | 37.9% | 4,238 | N/A | N/A |
| Pine Bluff | $7,306 | $15,846 | $12,000 | 40.4% | 2,785 | $35,550 | 89.5% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Hot Springs, Arkansas vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Hot Springs, Arkansas median in-state tuition is $8,555, +55.2% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Hot Springs, Arkansas vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Hot Springs, Arkansas is $10,100 (-24.8% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,173.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Hot Springs, Arkansas median public in-state tuition is $8,555, about +55.2% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is +71.4%.
Median graduate debt is $10,100 (-24.8% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 0.0% (national institution average about 50.3%).
FAQ
How many colleges are in Hot Springs?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Hot Springs, Arkansas with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Hot Springs?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Hot Springs is $8,555 and median net price is $14,294. For Arkansas overall, medians are $4,200 and $9,144; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Hot Springs?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Hot Springs is N/A vs $44,824 for Arkansas and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Hot Springs colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Hot Springs is $10,100 vs $11,153 for Arkansas and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Hot Springs?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 campuses in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Non-Denominational (1).
Sources & related
- Arkansas college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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