Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Western Suffolk BOCES with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Western Suffolk BOCES
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician $44,560$4,2902800 Contact Hours25 Months $41,328
2Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician $34,925$9751910 Contact Hours24 Months $9,590
3Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $21,965$3,0321350 Contact Hours20 Months $18,035
4Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,080$892600 Contact Hours6 Months $9,978
5Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $11,320$8371000 Contact Hours12 Months $16,042
6Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $9,220$550822 Contact Hours9 Months $16,505

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 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician program which is the largest program at Western Suffolk BOCES.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $60,196 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Western Suffolk BOCEShas increased by 5.53% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Western Suffolk BOCES.
Living Costs Trends
Western Suffolk BOCES 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$44,617$8,610
2021$46,410$8,333
2022$47,596$8,838
2023$47,950$9,090
2024$50,727$9,469
Living Costs Trends Chart