Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 7 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science.
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. leads agriculture & environment with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy.Small sample | — | $53,788★ | — | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| $51,359 |
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| 8 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.Small sample | — | $50,171 | — | 15 |
| Forestry.Small sample | — | $49,291 | — | 18 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.Small sample | — | $34,321 | — | 6 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services. leads other & interdisciplinary with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services.Small sample | — | $42,652★ | — | 9 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.Small sample | — | $41,797 | — | 12 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
