Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-6599
About Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public certificate and vocational school in Poughkeepsie, New York, enrolling about 81 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 97.30% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,064 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $57,064.
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Dutchess 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
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $35,043 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,945 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,151 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,833 |
| $110,001+ | $37,827 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Dutchess 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 Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Campus
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 12601-6599
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
81
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 83
- Full-time share
- 56%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 49.40%
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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 | — | — | $17,171 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,331 |
| 2015 | — | — | $21,916 |
| 2016 | — | — | $23,122 |
| 2017 | — | — | $26,007 |
| 2018 | — | — | $28,953 |
| 2019 | — | — | $26,108 |
| 2020 | — | — | $27,997 |
| 2021 | — | — | $30,651 |
| 2022 | — | — | $32,074 |
| 2023 | — | — | $34,342 |
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
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program reported total enrollment of about 81 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 12% male and 88% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (50.6%), White (21.0%), and Two or More Races (14.8%). About 49.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in 2024 is 81 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 83 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.5%
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
94.59% 100% Completion Time
97.30% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 94.59% of students graduating from Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 11% male / 89% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates earn a median of $57,064 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $57,064.
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 Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates report median earnings of $57,064 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Dutchess 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: $18,585
- New York median 1.7× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 2.0× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 2.5× 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.
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program at a glance
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public institution in Poughkeepsie, NY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American50.6%White or Caucasian21.0%Two or More Races14.8%
Schools near Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Other campuses in Poughkeepsie, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program located?
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
How much does Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program reports undergraduate enrollment of about 83 students, Black or African American (50.6%), White (21.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
About 45.6% of students at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program earn?
Median earnings are $62,464 six years after entry and $57,064 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?
The 150%-time completion rate is 97.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program public or private?
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public institution located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program an HBCU?
No. Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a tribal college?
No. Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dutchess 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.