Western Suffolk BOCES

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2021 Average Net Price

$23,337

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

250

81.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

88.5%

23 Graduates

About

Western Suffolk BOCES is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, NY. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Suffolk BOCES were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 degrees awarded), Aircraft Powerplant Technology (26 degrees), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (26 degrees).

In 2021, 160 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Suffolk BOCES. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (91 degrees), 2.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,337.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending Western Suffolk BOCES received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,337

2021 Value

16.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Western Suffolk BOCES had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,337. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Western Suffolk BOCES grew by 16.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Suffolk BOCES (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Western Suffolk BOCES received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.65% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Suffolk BOCES (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Western Suffolk BOCES was 5.56%, which represents 6 out of the 108 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Suffolk BOCES had a total enrollment of 250 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Western Suffolk BOCES is 204 students and the part-time enrollment is 46. This means that 81.6% of students enrolled at Western Suffolk BOCES are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Suffolk BOCES, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.6% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian, 1.6% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Suffolk BOCES in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.2%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Suffolk BOCES in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 250 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Suffolk BOCES is 204 and the part-time enrollment is 46.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Suffolk BOCES (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Suffolk BOCES was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Western Suffolk BOCES had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Suffolk BOCES (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
144 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
52 enrolled students
Black or African American
24 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Suffolk BOCES is 57.6% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian, 1.6% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 60 more women than men received degrees from Western Suffolk BOCES. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Suffolk BOCES is white (91 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Suffolk BOCES is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 degrees awarded), followed by Aircraft Powerplant Technology (26 degrees) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Suffolk BOCES, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (73 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES are Registered nurses (1,332,143 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (73 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (73 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,625 people), Outpatient care centers (215,115 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,841 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,561 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (73 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Suffolk BOCES.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
30 degree-majors awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
26 degree-majors awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Suffolk BOCES was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Western Suffolk BOCES according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

110

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Western Suffolk BOCES, which is 0.455 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (110).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Suffolk BOCES by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Western Suffolk BOCES in Aircraft Powerplant Technology, which is 7.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to women at Western Suffolk BOCES in Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from Western Suffolk BOCES completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Western Suffolk BOCES is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Suffolk BOCES is white (91 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

2.5% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
66 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded
White Male
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Suffolk BOCES is white female (66 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (25 degrees).