Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Erie 1 BOCES with program length and completion time.
2024 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 $13,500$5001100 Contact Hours12 Months $18,035
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $12,500$3001000 Contact Hours10 Months $16,042
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,000$300600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
4Electrician $4,500$250200 Contact Hours2 Months $15,963
5Welding Technology/Welder $5,500$300324 Contact Hours2 Months $10,695
6Barbering/Barber $9,000$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.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $7,200 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Erie 1 BOCEShas increased by 13.21% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Erie 1 BOCES.
Living Costs Trends
Erie 1 BOCES 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$4,056$1,859
2021$4,056$1,859
2022$4,056$1,859
2023$4,320$2,040
2024$4,800$2,400
Living Costs Trends Chart