Is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science worth it?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Paul Smiths, New York (rural area). It awarded 150 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in environmental resources management and policy, wildlife and environmental science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,524
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,703
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,145
Average net price
$26,683
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
150
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
579
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | $35,979 | $50,171 | 47 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Bachelor's | $41,863 | $53,788 | 38 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's | $31,506 | $42,652 | 27 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $33,398 | $51,359 | 26 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | $27,543 | $41,797 | 24 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Bachelor's | $34,321 | N/A | 20 |
| Forestry | Bachelor's | $44,342 | $49,291 | 17 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $33,333 | $46,834 | 17 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $32,023 | $41,909 | 16 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Forestry | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Forestry | Associate | N/A | $49,950 | N/A |
| Forestry | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Forestry | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Urban Forestry | Associate | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Associate | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Bachelor's | 4 |
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