by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Paul Smith’s College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Paul Smith’s College measures up.
Paul Smith’s College is ranked #2,383 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #140 of 216 for value.
Among the majors Paul Smith’s College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Management & Policy | #22 of 27 |
| Natural Resource Management | #34 of 39 |
| Environment / Natural Resources | #34 of 39 |
| Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management | #41 of 43 |
| Wildlife Management | #41 of 43 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | #286 of 405 |
Read the full Paul Smith’s College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is ranked #140 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Paul Smith’s College financial aid page to be sure.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is ranked #2,383 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Paul Smith’s College costs about $26,930. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $107,721 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $51,416 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,683 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $26,930 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $107,721 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Paul Smith’s College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Paul Smith’s College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $205,664 | — | — |
| All Students | $107,721 | #2,383 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $106,732 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $205,664 | — | — |
| All Students | $107,721 | #140 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $106,732 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Paul Smith’s College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,089 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,075 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,178 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,604 |
| Over $110K | $29,921 |
About 99% of Paul Smith’s College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,886 per year. Get more details on the Paul Smith’s College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Paul Smith’s College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.