Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at DSDT is Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,995. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) programs ($37,725). The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at DSDT.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other) $17,995$4,700600 Hours8 Months $37,725
3Computer Programming/Programmer $5,000-80 Hours1 Months $4,976
4Computer Programming, Specific Applications $16,995-320 Hours4 Months $16,995

Important Academic Statistics

Total 209 students attended DSDT in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 18 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population209
Number of Faculty8
Student to Faculty Ratio26 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of DSDT is $17,995 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, 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).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,995
Books & Supplies$4,700
Off-Campus Room & Board$9,300
Off-Campus Expenses$1,085
Average Financial Amount$8,802

Offered Certificate Programs

DSDT offers 5 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 279 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate20207
Less than 1-Year Certificate3072
Total50279

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at DSDT are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 279 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 207 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 72 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences ✕ 207 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer✕52
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications✕155
Total207
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences ✕ 0 completers
Computer Programming, Specific Applications✕0
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)✕0
Visual and Performing Arts ✕ 72 completers
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other)✕72
Total72

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 209 students have enrolled into DSDT. By gender, 179 male and 30 female students are attending the school.
There are 36 White (17.22%), 104 Black/African American (49.76%), 26 Hispanic (12.44%), 6 Asian (2.87%), and 61 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total20917930
American Indian/Native American220
Asian660
Black/African American1048222
Hispanic26251
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander220
White36342
Two More13121
Un-Known20164
Non-resident Alien000

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