Douglas Education Center
Monessen, Pennsylvania · Private, for-profit · 178 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,076 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,212 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,247 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,789 |
| $110k and up | $32,370 |
| All families (average) | $27,348 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,412 | -$5,086 | falls short | $8,750 | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate's Degree | $32,245 | -$4,253 | falls short | $12,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 88% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.