Similar Schools to Western Suffolk BOCES
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Western Suffolk BOCES has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Western Suffolk BOCES is Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $44,560 and the national average is $41,328.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician program. The length of the program is 2800 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 25 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Western Suffolk BOCES with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $44,560 | $41,328 | $4,211 | 2800 Contact Hours | 25 Months |
| 2 | Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | $32,950 | $9,590 | $875 | 1910 Contact Hours | 19 Months |
| 3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $21,325 | $18,035 | $2,724 | 1350 Contact Hours | 20 Months |
| 4 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $9,785 | $9,978 | $592 | 600 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| 5 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $10,990 | $16,042 | $792 | 1000 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $8,950 | $16,505 | $550 | 822 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Suffolk BOCES is $44,560 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Western Suffolk BOCES offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
86% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,466 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $44,560 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $4,211 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $47,950 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $9,090 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,466 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Western Suffolk BOCES offers 8 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 160 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 42 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 99 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 160 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 19 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 42 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 99 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 19 completers | $9,700 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Total | 19 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 42 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Total | 42 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 26 completers | - |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 73 completers | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Total | 99 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 248 students are attending at Western Suffolk BOCES. There are 10 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 40 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 18 (full-time) and 43 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Western Suffolk BOCES is 88% and the retention rate is 91% at the school.
| Student Population | 248 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Number of Faculty | 50 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
Student Population at Western Suffolk BOCES
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 250 students enrolled into Western Suffolk BOCES. By gender, 93 male and 157 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Western Suffolk BOCES.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 250 | 93 | 157 |
| Full-time | 204 | 88 | 116 |
| Part-tme | 46 | 5 | 41 |
There are 144 White (57.60%), 24 Black/African American (9.60%), 52 Hispanic (20.80%), 11 Asian (4.40%), and 70 students with other races attending Western Suffolk BOCES.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 250 | 93 | 157 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 24 | 4 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 144 | 45 | 99 |
| Two More | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Western Suffolk BOCES, 79 students are aged 20 to 24 (31.60% of total students), 31 students are aged below 20 (12.40%), 5 students are aged above 50 (4.00%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 250 | 93 | 157 |
| Age 18-19 | 31 | 22 | 9 |
| Age 20-21 | 29 | 19 | 10 |
| Age 22-24 | 50 | 16 | 34 |
| Age 25-29 | 64 | 19 | 45 |
| Age 30-34 | 37 | 9 | 28 |
| Age 35-39 | 14 | 3 | 11 |
| Age 40-49 | 19 | 4 | 15 |
| Age 50-64 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Age Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/15/2008 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Western Suffolk BOCES.
152 Laurel Hill Rd, Northport, NY
631-261-3600