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 Education Center 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.
School Highlights
Douglas Education Center serves 178 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 178 students
Private-state tuition: $17,746
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 21%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 75% over five years.
Douglas Education Center
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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The student population of Douglas Education Center has declined by 51% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Douglas Education Center diversity score of 0.36 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $17,746 is more than the state average of $17,224. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Established in 1904, Douglas Education Center (DEC) is the premier
creative career institution conveniently located in the Mid-Mon
Valley. DEC offers programs in special make-up effects, digital
film, illustration, graphic design and web, cosmetology, medical
and business. In addition, this centrally located geographic area
provides students with an environment rich in cultural heritage and
many educational and recreational opportunities. Douglas offers a
degree and/or certificate in Professional Business Technology,
Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing
Clerk, Medical Transcription Specialist, Medical Unit Clerk, Allan
and Wilson's Digital Illustration, Graphic Design and Web, Tom
Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program, The Factory Digital
Filmmaking, Master Cosmetology, General Cosmetology, Cosmetology
Teacher, Esthetician, and Esthetics and Nail Technology. The
educational programs at DEC are oriented toward meeting the needs
of its students by developing professionalism, leadership, and
technical, interpersonal and communication skills. Douglas
Education Center is accredited by the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associate in specialized
Business Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. In 2009 DEC became an
Honor Roll Institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Douglas Education Center cost?
Douglas Education Center's private state tuition is approximately $17,746.
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