Is Douglas Education Center worth it?
Douglas Education Center is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Monessen, Pennsylvania (small town). It awarded 188 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in make-up artist, truck and bus driver instructor and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$19,759
Median earnings 4 years after
$32,917
Median earnings 10 years after
$30,814
Average net price
$27,348
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
188
Years to pay back
3.3 years
Students (undergrad)
178
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | $19,347 | $32,245 | 77 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $20,532 | $31,412 | 50 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | Associate | 50 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 45 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 44 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 17 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Associate | 9 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate under 12 weeks | 4 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Douglas Education Center. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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