Douglas Education Center: Review & Facts
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Douglas Education Center is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 210 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1904 and is the only college located in Monessen, Pennsylvania.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
5
Few
At Douglas Education Center you can earn your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.Douglas Education Center follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 5 majors. The most popular concentrations are Cosmetology, Film and Acting, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
80%
Good
The rate of student retention at Douglas Education Center is high at 80% (above Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Douglas Education Center is good - 74%.
Student to faculty ratio at Douglas Education Center is pretty decent: 14:1. Learn more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$17,800
High
Average tuition charges are fairly high, around $17,600 annually. The additional fees at Douglas Education Center (not included in tuition costs) are around $200; which comes to $17,800 per year.Read the details about Douglas Education Center additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Douglas Education Center is $50.00.
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Douglas Education Center and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (724) 684-3684 or check Douglas Education Center Website.
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A
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Douglas Education Center provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Douglas Education Center, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
No
Based on the college crime information, Douglas Education Center appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Douglas Education Center Location and Maps
Post Address: Douglas Education Center, 130 7th St, Monessen, Pennsylvania 15062, USA
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