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Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Riverhead, New York · Public community college
Address: 970 North Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 · Phone: (631) 233-4450 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public trade school in Riverhead, NY offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES has an 85.7% 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 $17,758, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 23.1% of students receive 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 | 15 | 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 located in Riverhead, New York. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants toward tuition. The campus concentrates on a single program family, cosmetology, with its Cosmetology schools program the top offering, having produced 15 completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.7%, 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 stood at $63,394. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $17,758, and 23.1% of students received Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled. Undergraduate enrollment at this campus is small, at 9 students.
This campus may suit students focused specifically on cosmetology training rather than those seeking a broad mix of trade programs, given its single-program focus. Because enrollment and completer numbers are small, prospective students should treat these figures as reflecting a modest cohort size. Career changers considering cosmetology should contact the school directly to ask about program length and schedule, since that information is not reported for this campus in federal data. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools directly and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES offers cosmetology training, listed under program_families as cosmetology-schools, with its Cosmetology schools program having 15 completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus 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 financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.7%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $63,394.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $17,758.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public institution, which can affect tuition levels and access to certain state funding compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (631) 233-4450 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?486877.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's single focus on cosmetology may suit those already targeting that field, but program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so contact the school directly to assess fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing the cosmetology program are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or New York State licensing boards.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Eastern Suffolk BOCES at (631) 233-4450 or through its website at https://adulteducation.esboces.org/programs-services/cosmetology-program/about-cosmetology.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other cosmetology programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; use 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.