Western Suffolk BOCES
Western Suffolk BOCES is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Northport, NY. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/15/2008 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Western Suffolk BOCES is Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $44,560. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician programs ($41,328). The length of the program is 2,800 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 25 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Western Suffolk BOCES.
Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
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1 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $44,560 | $4,290 | 2,800 Hours | 25 Months | $41,328 |
2 | Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | $34,925 | $975 | 1,910 Hours | 24 Months | $9,590 |
3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $21,965 | $3,032 | 1,350 Hours | 20 Months | $18,035 |
4 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $10,080 | $892 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $9,978 |
5 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $11,320 | $837 | 1,000 Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $9,220 | $550 | 822 Hours | 9 Months | $16,505 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 248 students attended Western Suffolk BOCES in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 10 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 40 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 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 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% |
Number of Faculty | 50 |
Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Suffolk BOCES is $44,560
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, 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 |
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Books & Supplies | $4,290 |
Off-Campus Room & Board | $50,727 |
Off-Campus Expenses | $9,469 |
Average Financial Amount | $4,466 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Western Suffolk BOCES offers 8 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 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, 147 students have completed their career programs.
Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
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Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 10 |
2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 37 |
4 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 100 |
Total | 8 | 0 | 147 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Western Suffolk BOCES are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 147 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 10 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 37 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 100 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
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Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 10 completers |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 |
Total | 10 |
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
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Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 37 completers |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 15 |
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 22 |
Total | 37 |
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
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Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 22 completers |
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 22 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 78 completers |
Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 18 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 25 |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 9 |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 26 |
Total | 100 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 248 students have enrolled into Western Suffolk BOCES. By gender, 107 male and 141 female students are attending the school.
There are 121 White (48.79%), 36 Black/African American (14.52%), 43 Hispanic (17.34%), 14 Asian (5.65%), and 77 students with other races.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Total | 248 | 107 | 141 |
American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Asian | 14 | 7 | 7 |
Black/African American | 36 | 19 | 17 |
Hispanic | 43 | 23 | 20 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
White | 121 | 46 | 75 |
Two More | 17 | 5 | 12 |
Un-Known | 16 | 6 | 10 |
Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 152 Laurel Hill Rd, Northport, NY
- 631-261-3600
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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