Dorsey College
Madison Heights, Michigan · Private, for-profit
Of 10 assessed programs, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 2 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,326 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,284 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,521 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,398 |
| $110k and up | $33,377 |
| All families (average) | $28,525 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
10 of 12 programs could be assessed 83% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,680 | -$5,129 | falls short | $13,000 | insufficient data | 121 |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,744 | +$10,935 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.2 yrs | 111 |
| Cosmetology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,058 | -$13,751 | falls short | $16,500 | insufficient data | 76 |
| Massage Therapy and Bodywork | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,978 | -$6,831 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 24 |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,264 | -$2,545 | falls short | $13,000 | insufficient data | 12 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,707 | +$898 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 16.4 yrs | 5 |
| Culinary Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,155 | -$1,654 | falls short | $13,000 | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,177 | +$10,368 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.3 yrs | insufficient data |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,901 | +$9,092 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.0 yrs | insufficient data |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,948 | -$4,861 | falls short | $13,000 | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 42 |
| Nursing | Associate's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.