Western Suffolk BOCES

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2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

274

88% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

83.3%

45 Graduates

About

Western Suffolk BOCES is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, NY. In 2023, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Suffolk BOCES were Aircraft Powerplant Technology (32 degrees awarded), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (21 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (12 degrees).

In 2023, 145 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Suffolk BOCES. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (84 degrees), 3.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Suffolk BOCES was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 115 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending Western Suffolk BOCES received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

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

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Western Suffolk BOCES received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 31.4% with respect to 2022, when 86% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Suffolk BOCES was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 115 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 274 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western Suffolk BOCES is 241 students and the part-time enrollment is 33. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Western Suffolk BOCES are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Suffolk BOCES, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.5% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.2% Asian, 4.74% Two or More Races, and 0.73% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Western Suffolk BOCES in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Suffolk BOCES in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 274 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Suffolk BOCES is 241 and the part-time enrollment is 33.

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

91%

2023 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 91%.

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 (2023)

White
133 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
58 enrolled students
Black or African American
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Suffolk BOCES is 48.5% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.2% Asian, 4.74% Two or More Races, and 0.73% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 27 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 (84 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Suffolk BOCES is Aircraft Powerplant Technology (32 degrees awarded), followed by Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (21 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (12 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (50 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (53 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 (1,452,593 people), Medical & health services managers (156,374 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES are Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,483,404 people), Outpatient care centers (237,830 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,715 people), Offices of physicians (202,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,137 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Suffolk BOCES are Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology
32 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
21 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Suffolk BOCES was Aircraft Powerplant Technology with 32 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Western Suffolk BOCES, which is 0.686 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (86).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Western Suffolk BOCES in Aircraft Powerplant Technology, which is 31 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to women at Western Suffolk BOCES in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 80% of students graduating from Western Suffolk BOCES completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Western Suffolk BOCES is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
84 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Suffolk BOCES is white (84 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

6.9% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
59 degrees awarded
White Male
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Suffolk BOCES is white female (59 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (25 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.26M

2023 Salaries

0.199%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Western Suffolk BOCES paid a median of $2.26M in salaries, a 0.199% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.77% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.41% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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