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Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Oakdale, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 375 Locust Avenue, Oakdale, NY 11769 · Phone: (631) 233-4450 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public trade school in Oakdale, New York offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES has a 76.2% completion rate, above the New York state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $63,394 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Eastern Suffolk BOCES is $15,960, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 35.3% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | 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.
About this school
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public trade and career training campus in Oakdale, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. Because it participates in Title IV programs, students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants here. The campus's primary program offering is cosmetology, with 24 completers recorded in the cosmetology schools program family.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.2%, above the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $63,394. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $15,960, and 35.3% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 31 students and a single program family focused on cosmetology, this campus suits students seeking a focused, hands-on path into a licensed trade rather than a broad multi-program institution. The suburban locale and single-program structure may fit adult learners and career changers looking for a defined, shorter training path, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most up-to-date federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES offers cosmetology programs, listed under the cosmetology schools program family, with 24 completers recorded.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 76.2%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $63,394, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $15,960.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding compared to for-profit alternatives.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (631) 233-4450 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program, small-enrollment structure suggests a focused path into cosmetology, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology are not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Eastern Suffolk BOCES at (631) 233-4450 or through its cosmetology program website listed in school records.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology programs is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.