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Douglas Education Center
130 Seventh St.
Monessen, PA, 15062
Phone(s): 724-684-3684, 1-800-413-6013,
Fax(s): 724-684-7463
Email(s): dec@dec.edu
SCHOOL PRESIDENT: Jeffrey D. Imbrescia
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Director: Sherry Lee Walters
Date for Applications: Start of Semester
Application Fee: Yes $50
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: Yes $100
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: Yes
High School Diploma/GED: Yes
Director: Sherry Lee Walters
Date for Applications: Start of Semester
Application Fee: Yes $50
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: Yes $100
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: Yes
High School Diploma/GED: Yes
GENERAL INFORMATION
# of Students: 295 full-time
# of Faculty: 12 full-time , 24 part-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/Approvals: ACICS Housing: Commute & On-Campus through Boss Development and other landlords
Courses Offered: Weekdays, Evenings
# of Students: 295 full-time
# of Faculty: 12 full-time , 24 part-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/Approvals: ACICS Housing: Commute & On-Campus through Boss Development and other landlords
Courses Offered: Weekdays, Evenings
FINANCIAL AID/PLACEMENT
Aid Available to Qualified Students: PHEAA, Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, FFEL (Student Loans)
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 92%
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 68.3%
Aid Available to Qualified Students: PHEAA, Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, FFEL (Student Loans)
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 92%
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 68.3%
FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL
Nine ASB degrees and seven diploma programs are offered. Located in scenic Monongahela Valley of Western Pa. Quiet, relaxed setting.Individualized attention and hands-on instruction to prepare students for careers.
Nine ASB degrees and seven diploma programs are offered. Located in scenic Monongahela Valley of Western Pa. Quiet, relaxed setting.Individualized attention and hands-on instruction to prepare students for careers.
PROGRAMS
Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program
16 mos/66 credits
ASB Degree
$ 36,405
The FACTORY Digital Film Production Program
16 mos/66 credits
ASB Degree
$ 36,185
Graphic Design & Web Program
16 mos/66 credits
ASB Degree
$ 24,875
Allan & Wilson's Illustration & Airbrush Art Program Fantasy
16 mos/66 credits
ASB Degree
$ 29,915
Dorian's Fantasy Art Program
4 mos/15 credits
Diploma
$ 5,450
The Master Cosmetology Program (Teaching Specialization)
20 mos/96 credits
ASB Degree
$ 27,165
Master Cosmetology Program (Esthetics Specialization)
20 mos/96 credits
ASB Degree
$ 28,105
Master Cosmetology Program (Media Make-Up Specialization)
20 mos/96 credits
ASB Degree
$ 27,740
General Cosmetology Program
12 mos/50 credits
Diploma
$ 16,330
Cosmetology Teacher Program
18 wks/23 credits
Diploma
$ 5,465
Esthetician Program
15 wks/22 credits
Diploma
$ 3,830
Medical Assistant
16 mos/68 credits
ASB Degree
$ 24,555
Medical Business Administration
16 mos/70 credits
ASB Degree
$ 21,250
Medical Unit Clerk
8 mos/38 credits
Diploma
$ 10,400
Medical Transcription Specialist
8 mos/36 credits
Diploma
$ 9,780
Medical Billing Clerk
8 m os/36 credits
Diploma
$ 10,825
Administrative Office Technology
16 mos/67 credits
ASB Degree
$ 17,510
Business Administration
16 mos/70 credits
ASB Degree
$ 17,795
Dorian Clearenger's Fantasy Art Program
4 mos/15 credits
Certificate
$ 7,715