Douglas Education Center

130 7th St
Monessen, PA 15062

Tel: (724) 684-3684

The mission of Douglas Education Center is twofold. Our first responsibility is to provide students with a quality education that will develop the attitudes, skills, and techniques necessary to enter and succeed in their chosen field of study. Our second responsibility is to provide prospective employers with well-trained personnel. The curricula of Douglas Education Center is designed to maintain high standards of performance upon which these future employers can depend. Douglas Education Center has the obligation to create an educational atmosphere that will not only foster the highest standards of excellence in all students, but also help these students develop an awareness of social responsibility and ethical behavior.

School Highlights

Douglas Education Center serves 213 students (98% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of Douglas Education Center has declined by 20% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.

The Douglas Education Center diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.

Total Enrollment	213 students	406 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	11:1	23:1

# Full-Time Students	208 students	306 students

# Part-Time Students	5 students	157 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	2%	-
% Asian	-	3%

% Hispanic	6%	9%

% Black	7%	15%

% White	78%	57%

% Two or more races	3%	3%

% Non Resident races	3%	2%
% Unknown races	1%	11%

Diversity Score	0.38	0.63

College Completion Rate	82%	56%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$23,700	$34,800

The private state tuition of $17,746 is more than the state average of $16,500. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$17,746	$16,500

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	80%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,000	$12,495

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,500

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Douglas Education Center is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (13.3 miles away).