- 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 207 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Private-state tuition: $17,746
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Douglas Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 190% over five years.
Douglas Education Center
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
58 staff
56 staff

Student Body
The student population of Douglas Education Center has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Douglas Education Center diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
207 students
447 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

# Full-Time Students
202 students
282 students

# Part-Time Students
5 students
165 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
349 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
202 students
292 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
229 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%

% Hispanic
3%
9%

% Black
7%
12%

% White
85%
61%

% Two or more races
4%
2%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
1%
11%


Diversity Score
0.27
0.59

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
76%
59%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,700
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $17,746 is more than the state average of $17,669. The private state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,746
$17,669

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
92%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,111

Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Douglas Education Center cost?
Douglas Education Center's private state tuition is approximately $17,746.
What is Douglas Education Center's ranking?
Douglas Education Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest completion rates.
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