C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Douglas Education Center

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Monessen, Pennsylvania 15062
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 82%
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
D
40/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
F
31/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

200
Total Enrollment
82%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Douglas Education Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$30,814
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,006
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
88.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
41.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 45th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Douglas Education Center

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$20,532$31,412+19%#180 of 1025#190$8,750

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $86,960
  • Avg rent near campus: $990/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15033 (17.3% cap, Donora)

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🏆 Where Douglas Education Center Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Make-Up Artist/Specialist
of 3 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $18,800 $18,800

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
49%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

200
Total Students
77%
Women
77%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 8%
Black 6%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%
Hybrid (Some Online) 64%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 77%
25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Douglas Education Center?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Douglas Education Center?
Tuition at Douglas Education Center is $18,800 for in-state students and $18,800 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Douglas Education Center?
The graduation rate at Douglas Education Center is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Douglas Education Center a good school?
Douglas Education Center has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Douglas Education Center?
Douglas Education Center has a total enrollment of 200 students. Most students (77%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology