Below Average

Score: 39/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

38/100 · earnings-weighted

Dorsey College

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Madison Heights, Michigan 48071

🌐 www.dorsey.edu/

Dorsey College — tuition $29,760

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 38%

Outcomes

46/100

Affordability

23/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

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

547

Total Enrollment

38%

Graduation Rate

51%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Dorsey College, 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

54.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

74.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 35th percentile among similar 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

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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$41,283	$45,744	-18%	#634 of 757	#627	$13,000
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$34,629	$45,177	+5%	#20 of 46	#19	$13,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	$33,265	$43,901	-9%	#162 of 226	#139	$9,500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	$31,951	$35,707	-8%	#70 of 109	#57	$14,750
Culinary Arts and Related Services	$21,367	$33,155	+8%	#40 of 68	#33	$13,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$21,780	$32,264	-9%	#390 of 496	#342	$13,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	$18,208	$29,948	-11%	#282 of 332	#246	$13,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$24,379	$29,680	-13%	#559 of 637	#518	$13,000
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	$16,914	$27,978	-6%	#112 of 199	#88	$9,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$10,878	$21,058	-20%	#865 of 1025	#827	$16,500

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

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Avg home value near campus: $222,801
Avg rent near campus: $1,495/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48030 (7.4% cap, Hazel Park)

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🏆 Where Dorsey College Ranks

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

#15

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

of 21 schools

#24

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General

of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$29,760	$29,760

Financial Aid

76%

Receive Any Aid

67%

Receive Pell Grants

74%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 117 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 58 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 52 grads/yr Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 36 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 31 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 31 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 22 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 22 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 17 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 16 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 11 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 10 grads/yr Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 5 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Dorsey College's top programs commonly pursue.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers

$54k/yr 17,100 jobs

Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other

$49k/yr 221,200 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Surgical technologists

$63k/yr 115,600 jobs

Medical equipment preparers

$46k/yr 76,500 jobs

Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians

$34k/yr 12,300 jobs

Student Demographics

547

Total Students

77%

Women

37%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Hispanic 1%

Black 66%

Asian 2%

Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 37%

25-64 (Adult) 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dorsey College?

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?

Tuition at Dorsey College is $29,760 for in-state students and $29,760 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College?

The graduation rate at Dorsey College is 38%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Dorsey College a good school?

Dorsey College has a Repit College Score of 39/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): 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?

Dorsey College has a total enrollment of 547 students.

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