F
Poor
Score: 30/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

Dorsey College-Dearborn

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Detroit, Michigan 48228
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 28%
Outcomes
D
37/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
F
28/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

450
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
35%
Retention Rate
32.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Dorsey College-Dearborn, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,392
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,514
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,000
Median debt at graduation
35.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
88.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 44th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Dorsey College-Dearborn

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$41,283$45,744-18%#638 of 757#631$13,000
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$34,629$45,177+5%#21 of 46#20$13,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$21,780$32,264-9%#394 of 496#346$13,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$18,208$29,948-11%#284 of 332#248$13,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$24,379$29,680-13%#563 of 637#522$13,000
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$16,914$27,978-6%#114 of 199#90$9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Dorsey College-Dearborn Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $67,605
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,252/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48238 (17.7% cap, Detroit)

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🏆 Where Dorsey College-Dearborn Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#25
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $21,600 $21,600

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
85%
Receive Pell Grants
94%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

450
Total Students
67%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%
Hispanic 10%
Black 58%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dorsey College-Dearborn?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Dorsey College-Dearborn?
Tuition at Dorsey College-Dearborn is $21,600 for in-state students and $21,600 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Dearborn?
The graduation rate at Dorsey College-Dearborn is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Dorsey College-Dearborn a good school?
Dorsey College-Dearborn has a Repit College Score of 30/100 (Grade: F). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Dorsey College-Dearborn?
Dorsey College-Dearborn has a total enrollment of 450 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology