Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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. 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public institution located in Lockport, New York.
This is a solid, affordable path into practical nursing, with graduates leaving with just $9,500 in median debt — well below what you'd typically see at private career schools. As a BOCES program, it's designed for working adults who want a direct, no-frills route to an LPN license in the Western New York area. Just go in knowing that LPN wages are modest, so even that low debt load should be weighed against your expected starting salary of roughly $40,000–$45,000 in this region.
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Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
50 Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
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