Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Sayville, NY 11782
About Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public certificate and vocational school in Sayville, New York, enrolling about 310 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 76.74% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,394 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,394.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Eastern Suffolk BOCES is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 545% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Suffolk BOCES | — | $24,557 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES really?
Evidence: average net price at Eastern Suffolk BOCES versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Eastern Suffolk BOCES is $24,557.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $24,557 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $15,184 above the New York median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $5,857 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.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Eastern Suffolk BOCES—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
$24,557
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $23,446 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,629 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,214 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,490 |
| $110,001+ | $28,917 |
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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 98% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Eastern Suffolk BOCES a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES 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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
Campus
Location
Sayville, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 11782
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 31% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
310
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 420
- Full-time share
- 75%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 53.08%
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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES 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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES 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 | — | — | $14,270 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,061 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,036 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,941 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,605 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,890 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,515 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,092 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,632 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,526 |
| 2023 | — | — | $23,478 |
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
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
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
Eastern Suffolk BOCES reported total enrollment of about 310 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (48.7%), Hispanic or Latino (25.2%), and White (16.4%). About 53.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Eastern Suffolk BOCES in 2024 is 310 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 420 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.5%
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
70.93% 100% Completion Time
76.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 70.93% of students graduating from Eastern Suffolk BOCES 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: 12% male / 88% 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.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES graduates earn a median of $63,394 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $63,394. Median federal loan debt: $9,500. Average net price used in cost models: $24,557.
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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES graduates report median earnings of $63,394 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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Eastern Suffolk BOCES graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Eastern Suffolk BOCES—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,352
- New York median 0.68× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 0.80× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median near 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.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES at a glance
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public institution in Sayville, NY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American48.7%Hispanic or Latino25.2%White or Caucasian16.4%
Schools near Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Other campuses in Sayville, 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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES located?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is located in Sayville, NY.
What is Eastern Suffolk BOCES's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Eastern Suffolk BOCES is 79.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 107 applicants and 103 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Eastern Suffolk BOCES cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,557 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Eastern Suffolk BOCES's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($24,557), completion (76.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($63,394). 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 Eastern Suffolk BOCES?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES reports undergraduate enrollment of about 420 students, Black or African American (48.7%), Hispanic or Latino (25.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Eastern Suffolk BOCES?
About 49.4% of students at Eastern Suffolk BOCES are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Eastern Suffolk BOCES earn?
Median earnings are $45,571 six years after entry and $63,394 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Suffolk BOCES?
The 150%-time completion rate is 76.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Eastern Suffolk BOCES students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Eastern Suffolk BOCES public or private?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public institution located in Sayville, NY.
Is Eastern Suffolk BOCES an HBCU?
No. Eastern Suffolk BOCES is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Eastern Suffolk BOCES a tribal college?
No. Eastern Suffolk BOCES is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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.