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Western Suffolk BOCES, New York

Overview of Western Suffolk BOCES

Western Suffolk BOCES can be found in Northport, New York (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Western Suffolk BOCES.

Western Suffolk BOCES Selectivity

The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2005, 484 students were enrolled in Western Suffolk BOCES. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Western Suffolk BOCES, a regional educational service agency, will provide quality, efficient, shared programs and services to school districts, their students, parents and communities. Our mission is to expand educational opportunities and alternatives enabling learners to achieve their potential."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Western Suffolk BOCES

Western Suffolk BOCES
152 Laurel Hill Rd
Northport, NY 11768
http://www.wilsontech.org

Western Suffolk BOCES Programs and Degrees (2005)

Western Suffolk BOCES awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology144cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care
Nursing And Emergency Medicine77licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology39surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech
Mechanics And Repair38aircraft maintenance

Number of programs and degrees for Western Suffolk BOCES in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years2065
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years922

Student Body

In 2005, Western Suffolk BOCES had a total enrollment of 484 students (311 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White33%
Black18%
Hispanic20%
Asian29%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1918%
20-2115%
22-2417%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4912%
50-646%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York100%

Western Suffolk BOCES Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time98 %
Part-Time76 %

Western Suffolk BOCES Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Northport, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Western Suffolk BOCES Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Western Suffolk BOCES Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Western Suffolk BOCES Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Western Suffolk BOCES Number of students
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Western Suffolk BOCES Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Western Suffolk BOCES % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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