Douglas Education Center

Monessen, PA · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting

Located in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Douglas Education Center is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. With 178 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $30,814 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 84.8%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.57x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,348 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Ground Transportation, Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, and Film, Video & Photographic Arts.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$30,814
Graduation Rate
84.8%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$27,348
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.57x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
178
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
82.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$19,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,450
Pell Grant Rate
41.5%
Federal Loan Rate
67.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$24,076
Income $30K–$48K
$24,212
Income $48K–$75K
$28,247
Income $110K+
$32,370

Student Demographics

Women
76.9%
White
84.8%
Black
5.6%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.1%

Accreditations

Programs (5)

Associate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $32,245 58
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 7

Undergraduate Certificate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $31,412 67
Ground Transportation Not reported 61
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Not reported 14

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