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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, New York · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 7777 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970 · Phone: (518) 327-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private non-profit trade school in Paul Smiths, NY, offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carry a median debt of $22,750 and earn a median of $46,145 ten years after entry; this campus's completion rate versus the state average of 64.0% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 36.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,260 | $70,670 | $93,240 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | $26,230 | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private non-profit school located in Paul Smiths, NY, a distant rural setting. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. Among its trade offerings, the school's culinary and pastry programs are its primary career-training focus, with 6 completers recorded in this program area out of an undergraduate enrollment of 579.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 64.0%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs carried a median debt of $22,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $46,145. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 36.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused culinary and pastry career path within a small, rural college setting. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and format details not included in this data — contact the school directly to ask about scheduling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures yourself, check with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science offers culinary and pastry programs, with 6 completers recorded in this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 36.2% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 64.0%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $22,750, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were $46,145, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (518) 327-6000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private non-profit school, which typically means it reinvests tuition revenue into the institution rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly to ask about culinary and pastry program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?194392.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a culinary or pastry program are not reported in this data; contact the school for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science at (518) 327-6000 or visit https://www.paulsmiths.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same culinary and pastry programs is not reported in this data; check the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.