Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,145
in 2021+33% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 33% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 10% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 48% | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 51% | $6,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 52% | $6,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | 47% | $6,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 62% | $6,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 62% | $6,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 58% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 49% | $6,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42% | $6,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 52% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $34,800 | — | 48% | $7,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 43% | $7,858 |
| 2010 | $33,500 | $24,343 | 43% | $10,000 |
| 2011 | — | $23,552 | 51% | $11,000 |
| 2012 | $32,200 | $24,440 | 45% | $12,000 |
| 2013 | $32,600 | $24,609 | 42% | $13,000 |
| 2014 | $34,400 | $23,258 | 41% | $15,250 |
| 2015 | $35,300 | $23,828 | 46% | $17,250 |
| 2016 | — | $23,787 | 42% | $15,250 |
| 2017 | — | $27,142 | 45% | $15,000 |
| 2018 | — | $26,441 | 51% | $15,000 |
| 2019 | — | $26,483 | 51% | $15,250 |
| 2020 | — | $23,784 | 48% | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $46,145 | $22,515 | 55% | $17,062 |
| 2022 | — | $24,992 | 57% | — |
| 2023 | — | $24,495 | 54% | — |
| 2024 | — | $24,583 | 53% | — |
| 2025 | — | $26,683 | 51% | — |