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Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Oneonta, New York · Public community college
Address: 31 Center Street 3rd floor, Oneonta, NY 13820 · Phone: (607) 431-2562 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public trade school in Oneonta, New York, offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the New York State Board of Regents.
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program has a 72.7% completion rate, above the New York state average of 64.0%, and graduates earn a median of $45,248 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this Title IV-eligible institution.
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 | 17 | $33,829 | 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
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public trade school campus in Oneonta, New York, located in a remote town setting. It is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and State Education Department, Office of the Professions, and federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used by students who qualify. The campus offers a single program family, LPN / LVN programs, which accounted for 17 program completers in the most recent reporting period out of an undergraduate enrollment of 31.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.7%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0% for similar programs. Graduates of this campus earned a median of $45,248 ten years after entering the program, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt of graduates, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because this campus concentrates entirely on practical nursing, it may suit students seeking a focused, single-track training path into LPN licensure rather than a multi-program associate-degree environment. Adults considering a career change into nursing should contact the school directly to confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements, since those details are not specified in the available data. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, consult the New York State Education Department and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers LPN / LVN programs, with 17 students completing the program in the most recent reporting period. It is the only program family offered at this location.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited 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, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.7%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0% for comparable programs.
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 at (607) 431-2562 or visit the College Scorecard link for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates of this campus earn a median of $45,248 ten years after entering the program, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (607) 431-2562 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which can affect tuition rates, funding sources, and eligibility for certain state programs compared to private institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school at (607) 431-2562 or visit oncboces.org to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New York State Education Department and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?194259.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
This program is a practical nursing (LPN) program, which typically leads toward LPN licensure, though specific licensing requirements are not detailed in this data; confirm with the school or the State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (607) 431-2562 or visit its website at https://www.oncboces.org/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this dataset; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?194259 to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.