Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smith's College of Arts and Science is a private nonprofit, four-year institution located in Paul Smiths, New York, in a rural distant setting. The college enrolls 1,218 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers culinary and baking programs at the associate degree and certificate levels. Programs include an Associate in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, an Associate in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and a two-to-four-year certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. These hands-on programs prepare students for careers in professional kitchens, bakeries, and food service operations.

Located in the Adirondack region of upstate New York, Paul Smith's College offers a distinctive learning environment in a natural setting. The college's culinary programs draw students seeking immersive, career-focused training in food arts within a small residential campus atmosphere.