Pennsylvania Career Colleges and Schools: 2013 Key Outcome Statistics
May 2013 Update
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*PAPSA Award Deadline May 31
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Retraining Displaced Workers
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School Security: What Have We Learned? What Can Be Done?
Presented by David Gordon, Security Specialist
May 17 (East) - ITT Technical Institute, Plymouth Meeting
June 21 (West) - Sanford-Brown Institute, Pittsburgh
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PAPSA Conference
July 31-August 1, 2013
Sheraton Harrisburg Hotel
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Legislative Connections
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
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SCHOOL PRESIDENT: Jeffrey D. Imbrescia
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Director: Tony Baez Milan
Date for Applications: Start of Semester
Application Fee: Yes $50
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: Yes $100 Fee
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: Yes
High School Diploma/GED: Yes Graduation Fee: $100
Director: Tony Baez Milan
Date for Applications: Start of Semester
Application Fee: Yes $50
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: Yes $100 Fee
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: Yes
High School Diploma/GED: Yes Graduation Fee: $100
GENERAL INFORMATION
# of Students: 219 full-time
# of Faculty: 9 full-time , 21 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: 219 full-time
# of Faculty: 9 full-time , 21 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, Federal Direct Parent PLUS, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, VA, OVR, TRA, WIB, PA TIP, The Tom Savini Scholarship for Special Make-Up Effects Students, The Jeff Tinnell Scholarship for Digital Filmmaking Students, STAR Cosmetology Scholarship, IDEA Scholarship, Tammy Savage Scholarship
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 88%
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 71%
Aid Available to Qualified Students: PHEAA, Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, Federal Direct Parent PLUS, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, VA, OVR, TRA, WIB, PA TIP, The Tom Savini Scholarship for Special Make-Up Effects Students, The Jeff Tinnell Scholarship for Digital Filmmaking Students, STAR Cosmetology Scholarship, IDEA Scholarship, Tammy Savage Scholarship
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 88%
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 71%
FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL
DEC offers 16 month Associate in Specialized Business Degrees and four and eight month Diploma programs. Located in the scenic Monongahela Valley of Western Pennsylvania. Quiet, relaxing environment. Individualized attention and hands-on instruction to prepare students for future careers.
DEC offers 16 month Associate in Specialized Business Degrees and four and eight month Diploma programs. Located in the scenic Monongahela Valley of Western Pennsylvania. Quiet, relaxing environment. Individualized attention and hands-on instruction to prepare students for future careers.
PROGRAMS
Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program
16 mos/71 credits
ASB Degree
$ 38,070
The Factory Digital Filmmaking Program at Douglas
16 mos/67 credits
ASB Degree
$ 38,110
Graphic Design & Web Program
16 mos/64 credits
ASB Degree
$ 27,240
Allan and Wilson's Digital Illustration Program
16 mos/65credits
ASB Degree
$ 28,165
Dorian's Fantasy Art Program
4 mos/16 credits
Diploma
$ 5,600
Cosmetology Program
45 wks/1350 hours
Diploma
$ 17,675
Cosmetology Teacher/Salon Manager Program
20 wks/600 hours
Diploma
$ 5,690
Esthetics Program
15 wks/450 hours
Diploma
$ 4,120
Esthetician and Nail Technologist Program
30 wks/750 hours
Diploma
$ 6,850
Medical Assistant Program
16 mos/66 credits
ASB Degree
$ 25,835
Health Information Technology Program
16 mos/69 credits
ASB Degree
$ 21,805
Medical Unit Clerk Program
8 mos/35 credits
Diploma
$ 10,080
Medical Billing Clerk Program
8 mos/34 credits
Diploma
$ 10,335
Professional Business Technology Program
16 mos/68 credits
ASB Degree
$ 19,330
Natural Gas Extraction & Distribution Techniques Program
8 mos/44 credits
Diploma
$ 15,000
