Douglas Education Center

130 7th St, Monessen, PA, 15062
Tel: (724)684-3684
Private for-profit | 339 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Douglas Education Center serves 339 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Douglas Education Center is one of 6 community colleges within Westmoreland County, PA.

School Overview:
Douglas Education Center
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 23 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 339 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:15 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 339 students 1,262 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $15,500 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $15,500 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Established in 1904, Douglas Education Center (DEC) is the premier creative career institution conveniently located in the Mid-Mon Valley. DEC offers programs in special make-up effects, digital film, illustration, graphic design and web, cosmetology, medical and business. In addition, this centrally located geographic area provides students with an environment rich in cultural heritage and many educational and recreational opportunities.
  • Douglas offers a degree and/or certificate in Professional Business Technology, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Clerk, Medical Transcription Specialist, Medical Unit Clerk, Allan and Wilson's Digital Illustration, Graphic Design and Web, Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program, The Factory Digital Filmmaking, Master Cosmetology, General Cosmetology, Cosmetology Teacher, Esthetician, and Esthetics and Nail Technology.
  • The educational programs at DEC are oriented toward meeting the needs of its students by developing professionalism, leadership, and technical, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Douglas Education Center is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associate in specialized Business Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. In 2009 DEC became an Honor Roll Institution.

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Nearby Schools:

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Everest Institute-Pittsburgh
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