Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Location
Paul Smiths, NY
Population
15,000
Website
https://www.paulsmiths.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
582
Men / Women
63% / 37%
White
90%
Black
3%
Mixed
3%
Native American
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
1%
International
1%
From State
60%
From Region
19%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
78%
Business & Economics
13%
Professional
3%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$33,009
Est. Cost of Attendance
$51,506
10-Year ROI
$87,000
ROI Percentile
16th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
75%
4-Year Graduation Rate
39%
6-Year Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
95 (20%) very dry
Sunshine Hours
1,950 (1% 🌧️)
Days Without Precipitation
200 (5% ☔)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
75%
Yield (Unbound)
19%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | 120 | 62% / 38% | 0% | $50,862 | 98% | ||
| Baking and Pastry Arts | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,296 | 18 | 96% | |
| Biology | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $52,363 | 46 | — | |
| Culinary Arts | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $42,296 | 18 | 96% | |
| Environmental Biology | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $47,106 | 30 | — | |
| Environmental Science | 16 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $50,332 | 40 | 97% | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $50,332 | 40 | 97% | |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,765 | 38 | 100% | |
| Forest Biology | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $54,245 | 51 | 90% | |
| Forest Management | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $54,245 | 51 | 90% | |
| Forest Resources Management | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $54,245 | 51 | 90% | |
| Natural Resources Management | 30 — | 97% / 3% | 0% | $55,219 | 54 | 100% | |
| Wildlife Management | 19 — | 53% / 47% | 0% | $49,168 | 37 | 98% | |
| Business Administration | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $55,795 | 55 | — | |
| Business Studies | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $56,564 | 57 | — | |
| Entrepreneurship | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $55,535 | 55 | — | |
| Hospitality Management | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $46,266 | 28 | — | |
| Recreation Management | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $40,961 | 15 | 96% | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $45,897 | 27 | 100% | |
| Psychology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,754 | 27 | — | |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,253 | 40 | — | |
| Emergency Management | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $56,032 | 56 | — |