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Douglas Education Center is located in a small suburb, in Monessen, PA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Douglas Education Center top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study design and beauty and cosmetology.
Douglas Education Center maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 280 students (180 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Douglas Education Center
130 7th St
Monessen, PA 15062
General Phone: (724) 684-3684
http://www.douglas-school.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 91 | design and visual communication, graphic design, illustration |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 36 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical records tech, medical transcription, medical office management |
| Office and Administration | 3 | executive secretary, business support services |
| Business and Management | 3 | business management, business and related services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Douglas Education Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 102 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 31 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Douglas Education Center had a total enrollment of 280 students (180 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Monessen, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,208 |
Financial Aid:
Douglas Education Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2068300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $44,186 | 5 | $34,506 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $44,186 | 5 | $34,506 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Douglas Education Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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