Erie 1 BOCES
Erie 1 BOCES is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in West Seneca, NY. It offers 10 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Erie 1 BOCES is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,000. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,100 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Erie 1 BOCES.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $15,000 | $500 | 1,100 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $15,000 | $300 | 1,000 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Electrician | $5,000 | $300 | 200 Hours | 3 Months | $15,963 |
| 4 | Welding Technology/Welder | $5,000 | $300 | 324 Hours | 4 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $11,000 | $300 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $9,978 |
| 6 | Barbering/Barber | $9,250 | $300 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $14,546 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 383 students attended Erie 1 BOCES in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 1 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 123 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 14 (full-time) and 123 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Erie 1 BOCES is 96% and the retention rate is 73% at the school.
| Student Population | 383 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Number of Faculty | 124 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Erie 1 BOCES is $15,000
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
54% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,525 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $6,000 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,000 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,525 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Erie 1 BOCES offers 10 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 520 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 | 175 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 4 | 0 | 146 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 199 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 520 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Erie 1 BOCES are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 520 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 175 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 146 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 199 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 118 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 118 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 22 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 22 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 35 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 26 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 9 |
| Total | 175 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 68 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 21 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 47 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 9 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 69 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 69 |
| Total | 146 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 61 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 61 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 138 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 138 |
| Total | 199 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 383 students have enrolled into Erie 1 BOCES. By gender, 146 male and 237 female students are attending the school.
There are 203 White (53.00%), 127 Black/African American (33.16%), 24 Hispanic (6.27%), 13 Asian (3.39%), and 39 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 383 | 146 | 237 |
| American Indian/Native American | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Asian | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Black/African American | 127 | 20 | 107 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 203 | 100 | 103 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 355 Harlem Rd, West Seneca, NY
- 716-821-7500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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