Natural Resources & Conservation at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. Get started with the following essential facts.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is located in Paul Smiths, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Distance learning is available at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. Among 948 students, 22 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 150 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
These rankings give you a sense of how Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #23 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #33 of 43 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #77 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #352 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #390 of 483 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #23 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #33 of 43 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #77 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #352 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #390 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Graduates of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,868 |
| 2 years | $31,272 |
| 3 years | $38,700 |
| 4 years | $49,092 |
| 5 years | $54,865 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science take home a median $49,092, compared with $46,972 for all Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $25,654.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Natural Resources & Conservation majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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