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Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Poughkeepsie, New York · Public community college
Address: 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Phone: (845) 486-8001 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public trade school in Poughkeepsie, NY offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the New York State Board of Regents.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 97.3% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,063 and median earnings of $48,363 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $38,296, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 59.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 51 | $48,064 | $40,089 | $6,900 |
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
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public trade campus in Poughkeepsie, New York, operating under the New York State Board of Regents and the State Education Department Office of the Professions. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's primary offering is its LPN / LVN program, which accounts for 51 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 81 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 97.3%, well above the state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,063, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,363. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $38,296, and 59.1% of students receive Pell Grants. These figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
This program suits students seeking a focused, single-track path into practical nursing rather than a broad multi-program associate degree campus. The high completion rate relative to the state average and the modest median debt figure may appeal to career changers looking for a defined nursing credential, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the New York State Education Department and review the College Scorecard listing directly before enrolling, since fields such as program schedule and licensing requirements are not detailed in the data available here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers an LPN / LVN practical nursing program, with 51 completers reported among its undergraduate enrollment.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited, overseen 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, this school 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 97.3%, 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 $7,063, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,363, according to the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $38,296.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means it operates under state oversight and often has lower for-profit-style tuition pressures, though tuition here is still $38,296 per year as reported.
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 (845) 486-8001 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New York State Education Department and review outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?431105.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program focus on LPN training and high completion rate relative to the state average may suit a career changer, though specific adult-learner accommodations are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check with the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions for LPN licensure details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (845) 486-8001 or through its website at https://www.dcboces.org/cti/lpn.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby LPN programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare schools directly.
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.