Douglas Education Center operates as a 2-year private institution that provides training and education opportunities for its students located in and around Monessen. Students can pick from many areas of study, including:
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Personal and Culinary Services
- Communication Technology
- Health and Clinical Professions
- Business and Marketing Studies
Based on recent program completion data gathered, over 230 students were awarded degrees with more than 94% of students who start the program complete it. Douglas Education Center offers several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Cosmetology
- Cinematography And Film
- Graphic Communications
- Medical Assistant
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
To help support students, Douglas Education Center may offer student services including:
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit dec.edu.
Programs Offered
The following is a list of areas of study available at Douglas Education Center. Programs that have a link will take you to the program's profile page where education requirements, career pathways, and other information is available.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Construction Trades
- Well Drilling (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (A)
- Medical Assistant (A)
- Medical Insurance Biller (C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Makeup Artist (A)
- Esthetician (C)
- Cosmetology (C)
- Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor (C)
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
- Cinematography And Film (A)
- Illustration (A, C)
- Graphic Design (A)
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The overall cost students will pay at Douglas Education Center is approximately - after scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are taken into consideration. In order to calculate a more personalized cost check out their cost calculator here. There may be an application fee required, please check with Douglas Education Center for more information. The financial details shown on this page are an approximation. The actual costs may differ, please contact this school for more information.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $19,000-$22,000
- For part-time students, charges are between $360-$430 per unit
- Required fees for full-time students: $160
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 94% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 72% | $5,447 |
Receiving Student Loans | 90% | $6,467 |
Other Career Colleges
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Douglas Education Center.
- All - State Career School - Pittsburgh in West Mifflin, PA (17 miles away)
- Education and Technology Institute in Greensburg, PA (23 miles away)
- TDDS Technical Institute in Lake Milton, OH (87 miles away)
- Valley College - Martinsburg in Martinsburg, WV (115 miles away)
- Hamrick School in Medina, OH (117 miles away)