Similar Schools to DSDT
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that DSDT has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at DSDT is Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other). Its 2023 tuition and fees are $17,995 and the national average is $37,725.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) program. The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 8 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs at DSDT with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) | $17,995 | $37,725 | $4,700 | 600 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
| 2 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $15,000 | - | - | 240 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
| 3 | Computer Programming/Programmer | $5,000 | $4,976 | - | 80 Contact Hours | 1 Months |
| 4 | Computer Programming, Specific Applications | $15,000 | $16,995 | - | 320 Contact Hours | 4 Months |
| 5 | Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | $17,995 | $16,230 | - | 600 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at DSDT is $17,995 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
DSDT offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
19% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,802 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,995 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $4,700 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $8,525 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $930 |
| Average Financial Amount | $8,802 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
DSDT offers 4 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 213 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 126 |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 1 | 1 | 87 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 213 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 126 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
- 87 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 126 completers | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 93 | - |
| Total | 126 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✔ | 87 completers | - |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) | ✔ | 87 | - |
| Total | 87 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 completers | - |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Total | 0 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 209 students are attending at DSDT. There are 3 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1 (3.85%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 18 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
| Student Population | 209 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 8 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
Student Population at DSDT
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 131 students enrolled into DSDT. By gender, 109 male and 22 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for DSDT.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 109 | 22 |
| Full-time | 131 | 109 | 22 |
There are 28 White (21.37%), 75 Black/African American (57.25%), 9 Hispanic (6.87%), 1 Asian (0.76%), and 26 students with other races attending DSDT.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 109 | 22 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 75 | 61 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 28 | 26 | 2 |
| Two More | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at DSDT, 15 students are aged 20 to 24 (11.45% of total students), 12 students are aged above 50 (15.27%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 109 | 22 |
| Age 20-21 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Age 22-24 | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| Age 25-29 | 38 | 32 | 6 |
| Age 30-34 | 31 | 27 | 4 |
| Age 35-39 | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| Age 40-49 | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Age 50-64 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Over 64 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Age Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
DSDT is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/1/2015 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of DSDT.