Western Suffolk BOCES Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Western Suffolk BOCES is a public certificate and vocational school in Northport, New York, enrolling about 286 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 83.72% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,667 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 286 93.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.72%
- First-Generation Students: 39.5%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 25.5% from 2020 to 2021 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 337
Western Suffolk BOCES: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Suffolk BOCES, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Suffolk BOCES?
Western Suffolk BOCES is located in Northport, NY (ZIP 11768).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Western Suffolk BOCES public or private?
Western Suffolk BOCES is a Public institution.
How big is Western Suffolk BOCES?
Total enrollment: 286 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 337 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Suffolk BOCES?
150%-time completion rate: 83.72%.
First-year retention: 84.1%.
What do graduates of Western Suffolk BOCES earn?
Median earnings: $53,875 six years after entry; $49,667 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,339.
36.07% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Suffolk BOCES known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (33 completions)
- 05.1091 (29 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (27 completions)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician (19 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (14 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (11 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (8 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Suffolk BOCES a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 83.72%; median earnings $49,667 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Suffolk BOCES was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Suffolk BOCES had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Western Suffolk BOCES.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Western 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 Western Suffolk BOCES in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2021 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $27,199 |
| 2014 | — | — | $23,360 |
| 2015 | — | — | $26,084 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,143 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,734 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,181 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,645 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,810 |
| 2021 | — | — | $15,507 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Western Suffolk BOCES reported total enrollment of about 286 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.3%), and Black or African American (16.1%). About 36.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Suffolk BOCES in 2024 is 286 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 337 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.1%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
81.40% 100% Completion Time
83.72% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 81.40% of students graduating from Western 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: 9% male / 91% female
- 05.1091: 3% male / 97% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Western Suffolk BOCES.
Return on Investment
$11,339 Median Student Debt
$49,667 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.83% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Western Suffolk BOCES.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 33 completions
2. 05.1091: 29 completions
3. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 27 completions
4. Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician: 19 completions
5. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 14 completions
6. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 11 completions
7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 8 completions
8. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Western Suffolk BOCES.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Suffolk BOCES graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Suffolk BOCES from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,619
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Suffolk BOCES is a public institution located in Northport, NY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, 05.1091, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Enrollment is approximately 286 students. Student body composition includes White (43.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.3%), Black or African American (16.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 83.72%. Approximately 36.07% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Northport, NY 11768
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.72% graduation rate, Western Suffolk BOCES demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Suffolk BOCES located?
Western Suffolk BOCES is located in Northport, NY.
How much does Western Suffolk BOCES 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 Western Suffolk BOCES?
Western Suffolk BOCES reports undergraduate enrollment of about 337 students, White (43.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Suffolk BOCES?
About 39.5% of students at Western Suffolk BOCES are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Suffolk BOCES earn?
Median earnings are $53,875 six years after entry and $49,667 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Suffolk BOCES?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Western Suffolk BOCES students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,339.
Is Western Suffolk BOCES public or private?
Western Suffolk BOCES is a public institution located in Northport, NY.
Is Western Suffolk BOCES an HBCU?
No. Western Suffolk BOCES is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Suffolk BOCES a tribal college?
No. Western Suffolk BOCES is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Suffolk BOCES a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Western Suffolk BOCES does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.3%).
Is Western Suffolk BOCES religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western Suffolk BOCES 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
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.