DOUGLAS EDUCATION CENTER
130 Seventh St.
Monessen, PA 15062
724-684-3684 (Phone), 724-684-7463 (Fax)
1-800-413-6013
dec@dec.edu
www.dec.edu

"The Center of Your Future "

PRESIDENT: Jeffrey D. Imbrescia


ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Director: Sherry Lee Walters
Date for Applications: Start of Semester
Application Fee:$50
Registration Fee:$100
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: Yes
High School Diploma/GED: Yes
This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. (M-1 Visa)

GENERAL INFORMATION

# of Students: 284 Full-time
# of Faculty: 12 Full-time, 18 Part-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/Approvals: ACICS
Housing: Commute & On-Campus thru 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%

FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL

Eight ASB degrees offered, six diploma programs and two certificate programs. 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 Certificate/
Diploma/
Degree
Total Program
Tuition Cost
(Before Aid)
Administrative Office Technology 16 mos/67 credits ASB Degree $ 18,905
Business Administration 16 mos/70 credits ASB Degree $ 19,110
Medical Assistant 16 mos/68 credits ASB Degree $ 24,285
Medical Business Administration 16 mos/70 credits ASB Degree $ 22,830
Medical Unit Clerk 8 mos/38 credits Diploma $ 11,645
Medical Transcription Specialist 8 mos/36 credits Diploma $ 11,075
Graphic Design & Web Program 16 mos/66 credits ASB Degree $ 24,445
Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program 16 mos/66 credits ASB Degree $ 36,050
Allan & Wilson's Illustration & Airbrush Art Program Fantasy 16 mos/66 credits ASB Degree $ 29,750
The Master Cosmetology Program (teaching Specialization) 20 mos/96 credits ASB Degree $ 26,745
General Cosmetology Program 12 mos/50 credits Diploma $ 16,435
Cosmetology Teacher Program 18 wks/23 credits Diploma $ 5,365
Nail Technology Program 11 weeks/15 credits Certificate $ 3,290
Esthetician Program 15 weeks/22 credits Certificate $ 3,745
Master Cosmetology Program (esthetics specialization) 20 mos/96 credits ASB Degree $ 27,565
Master Cosmetology Program (nail technology specialization) 20 mos/96 credits ASB Degree $ 27,270
Medical Billing Clerk 8 mos/36 credits Diploma $ 12,105
Tom Savini's Digital Film Production Program 16 mos/66 credits Diploma $ 39,825
Dorian Clearenger's Fantasy Art Program 4 mos/15 credits Certificate $ 7,715



All degrees referred to as ASB are Associate in Specialized Business Degrees.

Contact school for most recent tuition and program information.

All information current as of November 2008.

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