# Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (bachelor's)

Paul Smiths, NY. IPEDS 194392, CIP 31.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/paul-smiths-college-of-arts-and-science/majors/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,543
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,797 (U.S. median for this major: $49,369 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $22,500)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,572

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,797 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 | 9.5 years |
| 30-48k | $17,877 | $72,938 | 10.2 years |
| 48-75k | $23,253 | $94,872 | 13.2 years |
| 75-110k | $29,288 | $119,495 | 16.7 years |
| 110k+ | $32,048 | $130,756 | 18.3 years |

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

## Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Lehman College | $47,163 | not reported | $3,148 | 51% |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | $41,797 | $23,250 | $26,683 | 51% |

## 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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