Paul Smiths College's published cost of attendance is $51,506. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,732, middle-income families pay around $23,253, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,048.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,506 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,009 |
| Room and Board | $14,236 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,823 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,683 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,732 |
| $30–48k | $17,877 |
| $48–75k | $23,253 |
| $75–110k | $29,288 |
| $110k+ | $32,048 |
Paul Smiths College's published cost of attendance is $51,506. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,732, middle-income families pay around $23,253, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,048. Azimuth ranks Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science #1087 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the sticker price and the debt load graduates carry, as net price and sticker price can differ substantially, though at Paul Smiths the gap between published cost and net price varies by income level. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,759; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $48,703, median federal debt of $22,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $257 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $42,163 would shift the real monthly burden substantially. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use .
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Graduates of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn median 4-year earnings of $48,703, placing the institution in the 9.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $18,192 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in the 7.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science #1377 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's concentration in natural resources and environmental fields. Forestry is the largest program with 18 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,291, representing 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy program graduates 16 students earning median 4-year earnings of $53,788, and Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management produces 15 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $50,171. These programs anchor the institution's economic profile.
