Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Oneonta, NY 13820-1142
About Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public certificate and vocational school in Oneonta, New York, enrolling about 31 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 72.73% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,248 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 72.73%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,248.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1266% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | — | $8,280 | 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 Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is $8,280.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $8,280 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,093 below the New York median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $6,691 below 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.
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$8,280
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
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 Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Campus
Location
Oneonta, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 13820-1142
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.6× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
31
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 33
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 88.89%
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 Otsego Area 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 Otsego Area 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 Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $16,702 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,194 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,767 |
| 2016 | — | — | $20,427 |
| 2017 | — | — | $18,036 |
| 2018 | — | — | $22,379 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,210 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,447 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,391 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,694 |
| 2023 | — | — | $8,280 |
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
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program reported total enrollment of about 31 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 16% male and 84% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.7%), Black or African American (12.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%). About 88.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in 2024 is 31 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 33 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
72.73% 100% Completion Time
72.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 72.73% of students graduating from Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates earn a median of $45,248 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $45,248. Average net price used in cost models: $8,280.
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.
Key takeaway Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates report median earnings of $45,248 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Otsego Area 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 Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates.
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program at a glance
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public institution in Oneonta, NY.
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian80.7%Black or African American12.9%Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Schools near Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Other campuses in Oneonta, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program located?
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is located in Oneonta, NY.
How much does Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $8,280 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($8,280), completion (72.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($45,248). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program reports undergraduate enrollment of about 33 students, White (80.7%), Black or African American (12.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
About 52.5% of students at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program earn?
Median earnings are $40,094 six years after entry and $45,248 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program public or private?
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public institution located in Oneonta, NY.
Is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program an HBCU?
No. Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a tribal college?
No. Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.2%).
Is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Otsego Area 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.