Is Dorsey College worth it?
Dorsey College is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Madison Heights, Michigan (large suburb). It awarded 468 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, electrical equipment installation and repair technology and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Federal data
Federal context for Dorsey College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$27,052
Median earnings 4 years after
$34,001
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,392
Average net price
$28,525
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
468
Years to pay back
3.4 years
Students (undergrad)
643
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $41,283 | $45,744 | 750 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,379 | $29,680 | 513 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,780 | $32,264 | 148 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $10,878 | $21,058 | 112 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,367 | $33,155 | 109 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $34,629 | $45,177 | 94 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $18,208 | $29,948 | 92 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $33,265 | $43,901 | 88 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $31,951 | $35,707 | 42 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,914 | $27,978 | 34 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 117 |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 58 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 52 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 39 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 36 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 31 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 31 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 22 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 22 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
Campuses
Campuses included
Every other IPEDS unit ID Prentus rolled into Dorsey College. Each campus keeps its own federal data and page.
- Dorsey College-Dearborn216 completions
- Dorsey College-Grand Rapids71 completions
- Dorsey College-Roseville323 completions
- Dorsey College-Saginaw165 completions
- Dorsey College-Wayne163 completions
- Dorsey College-Woodhaven186 completions
Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Dorsey College and 6 related campuses reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Dorsey College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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