Dorsey College-Dearborn
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 88% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Dorsey College-Dearborn is a private for-profit institution located in Detroit, Michigan with approximately 430 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $25,615 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $24,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to vocational and career-focused training in the Detroit area may find this school worth a look, but the numbers here deserve serious scrutiny before you commit. The median earnings 10 years after enrollment sit at just $24,700 — that's below what many entry-level roles pay in Michigan — and only 31% of students who start here actually graduate, which is a red flag about student support and program completion. On the brighter side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $13,000, so students who do finish aren't buried in loans. That said, paying $25,615 per year in net costs for outcomes at this earnings level is a difficult equation to make work, and I'd encourage any family to ask hard questions during a campus visit about job placement rates and what specific employers hire graduates. If you're weighing this option, first compare it against community colleges or trades programs in the region that may offer similar training at lower cost with stronger completion support.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (430 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dorsey College-Dearborn cost?
The average net price at Dorsey College-Dearborn is about $25,615 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey College-Dearborn?
Dorsey College-Dearborn has a graduation rate of 31%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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