Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Lockport, NY 14094
About Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public certificate and vocational school in Lockport, New York, enrolling about 30 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (50.0%) and White (33.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | — | $18,371 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program really?
Evidence: average net price at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is $18,371.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,371 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $8,998 above the New York median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $3,400 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$18,371
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $18,371 |
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Campus
Location
Lockport, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 14094
- NCES locale
- Town fringe
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 23% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
30
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 69
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$13,198
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 82.86%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2022 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $12,224 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,081 |
| 2015 | — | — | $17,895 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,360 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,876 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,386 |
| 2019 | — | — | $12,659 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,898 |
| 2021 | — | — | $15,575 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,308 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program reported total enrollment of about 30 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (50.0%), White (33.3%), and Two or More Races (16.7%). About 82.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 62.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in 2024 is 30 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 69 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
What do Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $13,198. Average net price used in cost models: $18,371.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,086
- New York median 1.2× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.4× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program at a glance
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public institution in Lockport, NY.
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American50.0%White or Caucasian33.3%Two or More Races16.7%
Schools near Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Other campuses in Lockport, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program located?
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is located in Lockport, NY.
How much does Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,371 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program reports undergraduate enrollment of about 69 students, Black or African American (50.0%), White (33.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
About 62.7% of students at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,198.
Is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program public or private?
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public institution located in Lockport, NY.
Is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program an HBCU?
No. Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a tribal college?
No. Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.