# Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: Environmental Science / Conservation (bachelor's)

Paul Smiths, NY. IPEDS 194392, CIP 03.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/paul-smiths-college-of-arts-and-science/majors/environmental-science-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,398
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,359 (U.S. median for this major: $54,966 across 260 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,089 (U.S. median $22,875)
- Rank in NY: 10 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (16 colleges, $52,806): -$1,447
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,607

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,359 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,732 | $68,267 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,877 | $72,938 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $23,253 | $94,872 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $29,288 | $119,495 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $32,048 | $130,756 | 7.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Environmental Science / Conservation at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | $71,430 | $23,250 | $44,338 | 82% |
| Colgate University | $70,760 | $17,000 | $28,786 | 91% |
| Cornell University | $68,088 | $16,500 | $28,690 | 95% |
| CUNY Queens College | $65,863 | not reported | $4,195 | 53% |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | $61,905 | $27,000 | $31,563 | 77% |
| University at Albany | $58,784 | $22,801 | $17,167 | 62% |
| Binghamton University | $55,579 | $18,269 | $21,620 | 82% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $54,099 | $19,500 | $17,156 | 59% |
| Skidmore College | $51,512 | $26,751 | $32,297 | 83% |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | $51,359 | $25,089 | $26,683 | 51% |
| Stony Brook University | $49,759 | $16,277 | $18,784 | 76% |
| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | $49,489 | not reported | $18,952 | 66% |
| St. John's University-New York | $48,922 | $26,000 | $29,999 | 66% |
| SUNY Brockport | $48,574 | $23,500 | $16,353 | 55% |
| Ithaca College | $48,010 | $26,000 | $33,926 | 76% |
| Canisius University | $45,233 | $26,000 | $17,940 | 66% |

## Careers
- Environmental scientist (SOC 19-2041): median wage not reported metro, $82,160 NY, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $90,080 NY, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $76,990 NY, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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