Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private nonprofit institution in Paul Smiths, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 579 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,145 ten years after enrollment, which is 13% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 52.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $22,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.03x. The average net price after financial aid is $26,683 per year. The most popular programs include Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Culinary Arts and Related Services, and Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,145
Graduation Rate
52.0%
Median Debt
$22,750
Average Net Price
$26,683
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.43x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.03x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
579
Admission Rate
76.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
75.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$33,009
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,009
Pell Grant Rate
36.3%
Federal Loan Rate
72.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,732
Income $30K–$48K
$17,877
Income $48K–$75K
$23,253
Income $110K+
$32,048

Student Demographics

Women
35.5%
White
83.8%
Black
3.6%
Hispanic
0.4%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
4.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
69.1%

Accreditations

Programs (25)

Bachelor (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Natural Resources Management $53,788 22
Forestry $49,291 19
Wildlife Management $50,171 19
Culinary Arts and Related Services $42,652 12
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies $41,797 11
Natural Resources Conservation $51,359 8
Biology Not reported 8
Interdisciplinary Studies $46,834 6
Sustainability Studies Not reported 5
Homeland Security Not reported 5
Ecology Not reported 4
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Not reported 3
Psychology Not reported 3

Master (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Sustainability Studies Not reported 9
Natural Resources Management Not reported 6
Forestry Not reported 5

Associate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Forestry $49,950 13
Interdisciplinary Studies Not reported 8
Culinary Arts and Related Services $41,909 6
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Natural Resources Management Graduate Certificate 2
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness Bachelor 2
Hospitality Management Bachelor 2
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Bachelor 2
Sustainability Studies Graduate Certificate 1
Hospitality Management Associate 1

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