Program Goals
- Annual first-time PANCE pass rate at or above the national mean
- Student-to-faculty ratio at or lower than the PAEA national mean for private institutions
- Student academic attrition rates <7% per class
- 100% of graduates employed by 12 months post graduation for those actively seeking employment
Program Success at Achieving its Goals
1. First-time PANCE Pass Rate
| DUC MSPAS Class | DUC PANCE Pass Rate | National PANCE Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96% | 93% |
| 2022 | 91% | 92% |
| 2023 | 89% | 92% |
| 2024 | 82% | 92% |
| 2025 | 85% | 91% |
The program actively reviews data and exam performance including PACKRAT and PAEA EOC scores as well as program standards for EOR exam pass rates with attention to improving first time PANCE pass rates.
2. Student-to-Faculty Ratio
| Academic Year | DUOC Student-to-Faculty Ratio | PAEA Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 12.6:1 | 13.3:1 – Report 35 |
| 2021-2022 | 13.2:1 | 13.3:1 – Report 35 |
| 2022-2023 | 14.2:1 | 13.3:1 – Report 35 |
| 2023-2024 | 11.67:1 | 12.8:1 – Report 36 |
| 2024-2025 | 11.67:1 | 12.8:1 – Report 36 |
Student-to-faculty ratio was calculated by dividing the program’s total number of enrolled students by its full-time faculty headcount. PA Education Association, By the Numbers: Program Report 36: Data from the 2021 Program Survey, Washington, DC: PAEA; 2023 DOI: 10.17538/PR36.2021
3. Student Academic Attrition
| DUOC MSPAS Class | Academic Student Attrition |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 0% |
| 2023 | 0% |
| 2024 | 0% |
| 2025 | 0% |
Student academic attrition rates represent the percentage of students in each cohort that were dismissed, decelerated, or failed one or more courses at the time of a withdrawal or leave of absence. This does not include students who took a leave of absence or withdrew for other reasons.
4. Graduate Employment
100% of graduates employed by 12 months post graduation for those actively seeking employment.
| DUC MSPAS Class | Job Placement Rate at Six Months |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 86% |
| 2024 | 85% |
| 2025 | In-progress |
Program Outcomes
PANCE Performance
Read about graduate performance on certifying exams in the PANCE Performance Report.