Paying for DSDT
Tuition & Fees
$17,995
Largest Programs
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other)
number of programs offered
5
The largest programs at DSDT is Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) and its 2024 tuition is $17,995. The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 8 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at DSDTis very inexpensive compared to the national average of Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) program (the average is $37,725).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at DSDT with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) | $17,995 | $4,700 | 600 Contact Hours | 8 Months | $37,725 |
| 2 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $15,000 | - | 240 Contact Hours | 3 Months | $9,299 |
| 3 | Computer Programming/Programmer | $5,000 | - | 80 Contact Hours | 1 Months | $4,976 |
| 4 | Computer Programming, Specific Applications | $16,995 | - | 320 Contact Hours | 4 Months | $16,995 |
| 5 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $21,995 | $4,700 | 760 Contact Hours | 11 Months | $16,239 |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence | $17,995 | $4,700 | 600 Contact Hours | 8 Months | $17,995 |
Tuition & Fees Trends Chart
The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) program which is the largest program at DSDT.
2024 Living Costs
The 2024 average living costs is $10,385 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at DSDThas increased by 9.84% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at DSDT.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,053 | $605 |
| 2021 | $7,363 | $721 |
| 2022 | $7,750 | $775 |
| 2023 | $8,525 | $930 |
| 2024 | $9,300 | $1,085 |
Living Costs Trends Chart