Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Erie 1 BOCES with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Erie 1 BOCES
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $15,000$5001100 Contact Hours12 Months $18,035
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $15,000$3001000 Contact Hours10 Months $16,042
3Electrician $5,000$300200 Contact Hours3 Months $15,963
4Welding Technology/Welder $5,000$300324 Contact Hours4 Months $10,695
5Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $11,000$300600 Contact Hours6 Months $9,978
6Barbering/Barber $9,250$300600 Contact Hours6 Months $14,546

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program which is the largest program at Erie 1 BOCES.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $9,000 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Erie 1 BOCEShas increased by 25.00% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Erie 1 BOCES.
Living Costs Trends
Erie 1 BOCES 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$4,056$1,859
2022$4,056$1,859
2023$4,320$2,040
2024$4,800$2,400
2025$6,000$3,000
Living Costs Trends Chart