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Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

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

LPN / LVN programs
100%completion rate · New York avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$45,634median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$57,794median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,597annual 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: 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550 · Phone: 845781671510800 · 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.

Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public trade school in Newburgh, NY offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the New York State Board of Regents.

Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program reports a 100.0% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, and median graduate earnings of $57,794 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is reported at $31,597, federal financial aid can be used here (Title IV), and 62.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Orange Ulster BOCES-P… Orange Ulster BOCES-P…: 100% 100% 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

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 28 $38,440 $42,458 $11,880

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

Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public trade school campus located in Newburgh, New York, a small city setting. The program is accredited through the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, and Office of the Professions, and federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. The campus offers one program family, LPN / LVN programs, which awarded 28 completions in the most recent reporting period, drawing from an undergraduate enrollment of 74 students.

On outcomes, this campus reports a 100.0% completion rate, which is above the state average of 64.0%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $57,794. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $31,597, and 62.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

Given its single, focused LPN program and small-city setting, this campus may suit students seeking a direct path into practical nursing, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the New York State Education Department and review outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before applying, since federal data reflects past cohorts rather than current conditions.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers LPN / LVN programs, with 28 completions reported in the most recent data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

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

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

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial 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 100.0%, 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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates are $57,794 ten years after entry, per federal Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $31,597.

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

This is a public school, which can affect tuition levels, oversight, and eligibility for certain state or federal programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at the number or website listed to confirm current program duration.

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

You can confirm accreditation with the New York State Education Department and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417992.

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

The single focused LPN program and small-city setting may suit career changers seeking direct entry into nursing, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at 845-781-6715 x1080 or visit https://www.ouboces.org/ for application details.

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

Comparative data across nearby schools is not reported in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up other LPN programs in the area.

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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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