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Western Suffolk BOCES

Overview of Western Suffolk BOCES

Western Suffolk BOCES can be found in Northport, NY (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. People attending Western Suffolk BOCES come from a variety of states around the country.

Student Body

In 2007, 443 students were enrolled in the school.

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 (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine63licensed practical nurse
Beauty And Cosmetology59cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care
Medical Support And Technology36sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech
Mechanics And Repair14aircraft maintenance

Number of programs and degrees for Western Suffolk BOCES in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years1134
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years592

Student Body

In 2007, Western Suffolk BOCES had a total enrollment of 443 students (321 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White51%
Black9%
Hispanic7%
Asian3%
Unknown28%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-198%
20-219%
22-2410%
25-2911%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4912%
50-644%

Western Suffolk BOCES Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time23 %

Western Suffolk BOCES Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Western Suffolk BOCES participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1014700)

Western Suffolk BOCES Degree Programs (2007)

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 11%Western Suffolk BOCES Number of students
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Western Suffolk BOCES Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Western Suffolk BOCES % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Western Suffolk BOCES % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career 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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