Western Suffolk BOCES

Western Suffolk BOCES is a public community college located in Northport, NY. It offers 8 major programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $44,560 for New York residents and $44,560 for out-of-state students at Western Suffolk BOCES. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($10,876) of public community colleges in New York.

It has 248 students that are lower than the average population (2,570 students) of community colleges in New York. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of New York community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $45,100.

Academic Overview

Western Suffolk BOCES is a 2-4 years, public school located in Northport, New York. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $44,560 for New York residents and $44,560 for other students on average. It offers 8 degree programs through 7 Certificate programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.) The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $45,100.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	152 Laurel Hill Rd, Northport, NY
Phone	631-261-3600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$44,560 Out-of-State$44,560
Student Population »	248 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	88%
Retention Rate	91% (Full-time) 88% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,466
Students to Faculty	10:1 (10.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$45,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $44,560 for undergraduate programs at Western Suffolk BOCES. The tuition & fees at Western Suffolk BOCES is more expensive than the average costs ($10,876) over public community colleges in New York. Next table describes 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Western Suffolk BOCES compares to New York community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

Cost of Attendance

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$44,560
Books & Supplies	$4,290
Off-Campus Living Costs	$60,196
Average Financial Aid	$4,466
Cost of Attendance	$109,046
Total Costs After Financial Aid	$104,580
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$45,100

Tuition by Program

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program Name	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	$44,560	$4,290	2,800 Hours	25 Months
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	$34,925	$975	1,910 Hours	24 Months
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	$21,965	$3,032	1,350 Hours	20 Months
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$10,080	$892	600 Hours	6 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$11,320	$837	1,000 Hours	12 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	$9,220	$550	822 Hours	9 Months

Comparison

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Western Suffolk BOCES	$44,560
Public Community Colleges in New York	$19,678
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,777

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Western Suffolk BOCES offers Certificate programs - 7 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	7	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Surgical Technology/Technologist	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 248 students at Western Suffolk BOCES including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 93 male students and 157 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	250	204	46
Male Students	93	88	5
Female Students	157	116	41