All Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science majors by area
- Science & Math · 9
- Business & Finance · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Humanities & Languages · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $41,863 | $53,788 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,398 | $51,359 | $25,089 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $35,979 | $50,171 | $24,874 |
| Forestry | $44,342 | $49,291 | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $34,321 | — | — |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $33,333 | $46,834 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $31,506 | $42,652 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students earn a median $46,145 ten years after starting college, more than 19% of New York colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science majors questions
How many majors does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science offer?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science offers 20 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn a median $53,788 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates earn the least: a median $41,797 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science overview