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Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Poughkeepsie, NY·Public·85 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. 50% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
85
Students
$34,342
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$41,300
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York with approximately 85 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $34,342 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a relatively encouraging story here — graduates carry just $5,500 in median debt, which is unusually low and means you won't be buried in payments while building your career. The concern worth noting is that median earnings of $41,300 a decade out are modest, especially against a $34,342 annual net price, so this makes the most sense financially if you complete the program quickly and move into a market with strong LPN demand. Worth considering if you want a focused, practical credential without the debt load of a traditional college — but go in with eyes open about the earning ceiling in practical nursing.

Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Avg Net Price
$34,342
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants50%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White24%
Black42%
Hispanic/Latino18%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (85 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

5 BOCES Road

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-6599

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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