Paying for Western Suffolk BOCES
Tuition & Fees
$44,560
Largest Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
number of programs offered
8
The largest programs at Western Suffolk BOCES is Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician and its 2024 tuition is $44,560. The length of the program is 2800 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 25 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at Western Suffolk BOCESis average compared to the national average of Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician program (the average is $41,328).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Western Suffolk BOCES with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $44,560 | $4,290 | 2800 Contact Hours | 25 Months | $41,328 |
| 2 | Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | $34,925 | $975 | 1910 Contact Hours | 24 Months | $9,590 |
| 3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $21,965 | $3,032 | 1350 Contact Hours | 20 Months | $18,035 |
| 4 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $10,080 | $892 | 600 Contact Hours | 6 Months | $9,978 |
| 5 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $11,320 | $837 | 1000 Contact Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
| 6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $9,220 | $550 | 822 Contact Hours | 9 Months | $16,505 |
Tuition & Fees Trends Chart
The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician program which is the largest program at Western Suffolk BOCES.
2024 Living Costs
The 2024 average living costs is $60,196 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Western Suffolk BOCEShas increased by 5.53% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Western Suffolk BOCES.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $44,617 | $8,610 |
| 2021 | $46,410 | $8,333 |
| 2022 | $47,596 | $8,838 |
| 2023 | $47,950 | $9,090 |
| 2024 | $50,727 | $9,469 |
Living Costs Trends Chart