Western Suffolk BOCES

Western Suffolk BOCES is a public 2-year vocational training center located in Northport, New York, within the large suburban Long Island area. The school offers certificate programs in Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist as well as Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.

With a total enrollment of 321 students (IPEDS 2023), Western Suffolk BOCES reports an 83% completion rate and a 91% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). The school holds an overall quality score of 71.83/100.

As a Board of Cooperative Educational Services institution, Western Suffolk BOCES provides publicly funded vocational training to the Long Island community. Students interested in beauty and skincare careers benefit from the school's two complementary program offerings, which cover both general cosmetology and specialized esthetics. The public institution model typically offers cost advantages compared to private alternatives in the region.