Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

82/100 · earnings-weighted

Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Oneonta, New York 13820

🌐 www.oncboces.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: 73%

Outcomes

C+

57/100

Affordability

70/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

35/100

Prestige

29/100

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

73%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,738

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program ▼

78% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$227,559

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,540

1-Year Change

+8.2%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$45,248

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$40,094

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

72.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

Earnings rank: 86th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

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 Otsego Area 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	$36,762	$52,575	-6%	#489 of 757	#588	—

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 Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $227,559
Avg rent near campus: $1,540/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 13820 (5.3% cap, Oneonta)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

78%

Receive Pell Grants

67%

Take Out Loans

$7,738

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$8,748
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,001

Programs & Career Paths

Program data not available for this institution.

📚 Program and career data is being processed for this institution.

Student Demographics

Total Students

78%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 78%

With Family 22%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~13 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

📊 Age Distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Otsego Area 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 Otsego Area 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 Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

The graduation rate at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program a good school?

Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): 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 Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program has a total enrollment of 17 students.

Is there rental demand near Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

Yes! Approximately 78% of students at Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 13 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Oneonta area.

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