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Douglas Education Center

Monessen, PA·Private for-profit·200 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 200 students.

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Accept
200
Students
$26,922
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$26,300
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Douglas Education Center is a private for-profit institution located in Monessen, Pennsylvania with approximately 200 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $26,922 per year. Typical graduates earn $26,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Douglas Education Center (DEC) is a Private for-profit college in Monessen, Pennsylvania.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $26,300 ten years out, which barely clears the $26,922 annual net price you'd pay to attend — meaning this school costs roughly what its graduates make in a year. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $12,000, so you won't leave buried in loans. Worth considering only if you have a clear career path tied to one of their specific programs and strong evidence that local employers actually hire and pay their graduates well.

Founded
1904
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Health Professions7%
Visual & Performing Arts3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$18,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,950
Avg Net Price
$26,922
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants48%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$26,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$21,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$26,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.2x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White80%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (200 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Douglas Education Center

130 7th St

Monessen, PA 15062

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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