Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, New York · Private, nonprofit · 579 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,732 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,877 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,253 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,288 |
| $110k and up | $32,048 |
| All families (average) | $26,683 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | Bachelor's Degree | $49,291 | +$13,545 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Bachelor's Degree | $53,788 | +$18,042 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $50,171 | +$14,425 | clears the bar | $24,218 | 1.7 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $41,797 | +$6,051 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 3.4 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $42,652 | +$6,906 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.9 yrs |
| Forestry | Associate's Degree | $49,950 | +$14,204 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $51,359 | +$15,613 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $34,321 | -$1,425 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $41,909 | +$6,163 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,834 | +$11,088 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 50% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.