Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public institution in Sayville, New York, located in a large suburban setting on Long Island. As a Board of Cooperative Educational Services center, it provides vocational training to the eastern Suffolk County region, including a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program. The school enrolls 361 students (IPEDS 2023) and serves as a key provider of adult education and career training on Long Island's east end.

Eastern Suffolk BOCES reports a completion rate of 75% and an exceptionally high retention rate of 98% (IPEDS 2023), indicating that nearly all students who begin the program continue through the full course of study. The school holds an overall quality score of 70.17 out of 100. The 98% retention rate is among the highest for vocational nursing programs in the New York metropolitan area.

For Long Island residents seeking an affordable public pathway into practical nursing, Eastern Suffolk BOCES offers a community-focused option with strong student retention. As a publicly funded BOCES center, the school provides access to career training at lower cost than many private alternatives in the region, making it a practical choice for students entering the nursing profession.