Below Average

Score: 42/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Lockport, New York 14094

🌐 https://www.onboces.org/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 67%

Outcomes

54/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

35/100

Prestige

25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

67%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,892

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$13,198

Median debt at graduation

100%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

82.9%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$45,996	$51,143	-9%	#533 of 757	#620	$12,568

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $273,624
Avg rent near campus: $1,036/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14228 (3.6% cap, Buffalo)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
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Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Program data not available for this institution.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

The graduation rate at Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a good school?

Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program has a total enrollment of 12 students.

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