Western Suffolk BOCES
Northport, NY 11768
About Western Suffolk BOCES
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 findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,667.
Western Suffolk BOCES: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Western 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.
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 Western Suffolk BOCES is known for
Top program completions
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training33
- 05.109129
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist27
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician19
- Surgical Technology/Technologist14
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Western Suffolk BOCES a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Western 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 Western Suffolk BOCES.
Campus
Location
Northport, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 11768
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
See Rural college profile for median costs and outcomes at similar campuses.
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
286
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 337
- Full-time share
- 94%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,339
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 36.07%
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 Western 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 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.
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
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
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
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Western Suffolk BOCES graduates earn a median of $49,667 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Western Suffolk BOCES.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $49,667. Median federal loan debt: $11,339.
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 Western Suffolk BOCES graduates report median earnings of $49,667 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 Western Suffolk BOCES.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 8 programs by IPEDS completions (9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Western Suffolk BOCES.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Western Suffolk BOCES graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Western 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: $8,619
- New York median 0.80× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 0.94× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.2× 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.
Western Suffolk BOCES at a glance
Western Suffolk BOCES
Western Suffolk BOCES is a public institution in Northport, NY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training05.1091Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian43.0%Hispanic or Latino21.3%Black or African American16.1%
Schools near Western Suffolk BOCES
Other campuses in Northport, 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 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
- 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.