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Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES

Plattsburgh, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programsCosmetology schoolsWelding schoolsElectrician schoolsAuto mechanic schools
89%completion rate · New York avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$38,918median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$19,642annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nu (Accredited)
Address: 1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 · Phone: (518) 561-0100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES is a public trade school in Plattsburgh, NY offering LPN, cosmetology, and welding programs, accredited by the New York State Board of Regents.

Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES has an 89.3% completion rate, above the state average of 64.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings data are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES is $19,642, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 42.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Clinton Essex Warren … Clinton Essex Warren …: 89.3% 89.3% New York average New York average: 64% 64% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$54,480$67,180$76,960
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$33,960$35,760$58,320
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$43,840$59,140$71,960
Electricians$45,740$78,750$106,420
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$35,470$54,120$73,320

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $38,632 $36,848 $7,318
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES is a public trade and career training campus located in Plattsburgh, NY, in a distant town locale. It is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and State Education Department, Office of the Professions, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may qualify for FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants. The campus offers five program families, with its most common credentials in LPN / LVN programs (13 completers), Cosmetology (6 completers), and Welding (2 completers).

According to federal Scorecard data, the campus posts a completion rate of 89.3%, well above the state average of 64.0%. About 42.9% of students receive Pell Grants, and the annual cost of attendance is reported at $19,642. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

With a small undergraduate enrollment of 31 and 23 trade completers, this campus appears geared toward focused, program-specific training rather than broad general education, which may suit adults or career changers seeking a defined credential such as practical nursing, cosmetology, or welding. Because detailed program lengths are not stated here, prospective students should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, consult the New York State Education Department and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers five program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs (13 completers), Cosmetology (6 completers), and Welding (2 completers).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 89.3%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (518) 561-0100 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,642.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which typically means lower published costs and eligibility for state oversight and federal aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly at (518) 561-0100 or visit https://www.cves.org/ for specifics.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the New York State Board of Regents and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417868).

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus's small enrollment (31 students) and focused programs like LPN, cosmetology, and welding suggest it may suit those seeking a specific credential, though program length and schedule details are not reported here.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing requirements are not detailed in the provided data; contact the school directly to learn about certification steps for programs like LPN or cosmetology.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES by phone at (518) 561-0100 or through its website at https://www.cves.org/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; consult the College Scorecard link for regional comparisons.

Nearby trade and career schools in New York

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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