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General Contact
- School Code: 206830
- Phone: (717) 240-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
80%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Cosmetology Program
The cosmetology program at Douglas Education Center prepares students for a career as a barber, salon manager, skin care specialist, nail technician, esthetician, or cosmetology teacher. The program focuses on hair-style, cut and trim, as well as performing manicures, pedicures, and massage. Program courses include: hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer cosmetology program.
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Douglas Education Center
150 South College Street, Carlisle, PA
Douglas Education Center operates as a 2-year private institution that provides training and education opportunities for its students located in and around Monessen. Students can pick from many areas of study, including:
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Personal and Culinary Services
- Communication Technology
- Health and Clinical Professions
- Business and Marketing Studies
Based on recent program completion data gathered, over 230 students were awarded degrees with more than 94% of students who start the program complete it. Douglas Education Center offers several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Cosmetology
- Cinematography And Film
- Graphic Communications
- Medical Assistant
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
To help support students, Douglas Education Center may offer student services including:
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit dec.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Douglas Education Center offers a less than two-year award program in cosmetology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 19 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Cosmetology program at Douglas Education Center, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Description
Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.76
- Average Annual Salary: $28630
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Description
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, makeup artists, theatrical and performance employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.2% from 2014 to 2024
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Description
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, manicurists and pedicurists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.09
- Average Annual Salary: $29300
Skincare Specialists
Description
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, skincare specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Total Employment: 90
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.52
- Average Annual Salary: $42690
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Douglas Education Center accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Douglas Education Center may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance