Douglas Education Center

www.dec.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,800

1.14% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,194

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.05%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

206

99% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

84.6%

66 Graduates

About

Douglas Education Center is a higher education institution located in Westmoreland County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Douglas Education Center were Make-Up Artist (57 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (10 degrees), and Cinematography & Film Production (3 degrees).

In 2021, 205 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Douglas Education Center. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (172 degrees), 10.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Douglas Education Center is $17,800, which is $3,300 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Douglas Education Center is $17,800, which is $3,300 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,194.

In 2021, 55% of undergraduate students attending Douglas Education Center received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Douglas Education Center was $17,800. The cost of tuition at Douglas Education Center is $3,300 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Douglas Education Center (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,194

2021 Value

0.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Douglas Education Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,194. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Douglas Education Center grew by 0.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Douglas Education Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,630

Room and Board

$3,070

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Douglas Education Center was of $6,630 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,070. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Douglas Education Center (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Douglas Education Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 30.4% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Douglas Education Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.05%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Douglas Education Center was 3.05%, which represents 4 out of the 131 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Douglas Education Center had a total enrollment of 206 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Douglas Education Center is 204 students and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Douglas Education Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Douglas Education Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82% White, 5.83% Hispanic or Latino, 5.83% Two or More Races, 3.4% Black or African American, 1.46% Asian, 0.971% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.485% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Douglas Education Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.2%), followed by White Male (17.6%) and Two or More Races Female (4.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Douglas Education Center in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 206 students. The full-time enrollment at Douglas Education Center is 204 and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Douglas Education Center are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Douglas Education Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Douglas Education Center was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Douglas Education Center had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Douglas Education Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
169 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students
Two or More Races
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Douglas Education Center is 82% White, 5.83% Hispanic or Latino, 5.83% Two or More Races, 3.4% Black or African American, 1.46% Asian, 0.971% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.485% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 45 more women than men received degrees from Douglas Education Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Douglas Education Center is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Douglas Education Center is Make-Up Artist (57 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (10 degrees) and Cinematography & Film Production (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Douglas Education Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (68 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (112 degrees), and Health (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Douglas Education Center are Registered nurses (1,349,225 people), Medical & health services managers (152,161 people), Other managers (149,997 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (133,937 people), and Pharmacists (133,216 people).

The most specialized majors at Douglas Education Center in 2021 are Transportation (68 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (112 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees), and Construction (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Douglas Education Center are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Douglas Education Center are Transportation (68 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (112 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees), and Construction (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Douglas Education Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,490,852 people), Elementary & secondary schools (383,842 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (245,698 people), Outpatient care centers (232,450 people), and Offices of physicians (204,872 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Douglas Education Center.

Most Common (2021)

Make-Up Artist
57 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
10 degree-majors awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Douglas Education Center was Make-Up Artist with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Douglas Education Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

125

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Douglas Education Center, which is 0.64 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (125).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Douglas Education Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Douglas Education Center in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 14.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Douglas Education Center in Make-Up Artist, which is 4.7 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 75% of students graduating from Douglas Education Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Douglas Education Center is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
172 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Douglas Education Center is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
108 degrees awarded
White Male
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Douglas Education Center is white female (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (64 degrees).

Operations

Douglas Education Center employs 9 Instructors. Most academics at Douglas Education Center are Female Instructor (5), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Douglas Education Center are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.06M

2021 Salaries

3.66%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Douglas Education Center paid a median of $2.06M in salaries, a 3.66% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$346k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Douglas Education Center paid a total of $346k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Douglas Education Center was Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Douglas Education Center were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Douglas Education Center was Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Douglas Education Center.