Dorsey College-Wayne
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. 83% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Dorsey College-Wayne is a private for-profit institution located in Wayne, Michigan with approximately 196 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $31,930 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $24,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to allied health or vocational training who want a small, hands-on environment in the Wayne area may find this school worth a look — but the numbers here deserve serious attention before you commit. A 36% graduation rate means nearly two out of three students don't finish, which is a significant red flag regardless of the reason, and median earnings of $24,700 a decade after enrollment make it genuinely difficult to justify the $31,930 average annual net price. The relatively modest median debt of $13,000 at graduation is one bright spot, but only if you actually graduate and land a job in your field — outcomes that are far from guaranteed here. Before applying, I'd strongly encourage this family to ask the admissions office for program-specific graduation and job placement rates, since school-wide averages can mask wide variation between programs. If those numbers aren't readily available or don't hold up, that's your answer — and community college or a regional technical program may offer a safer, more affordable path to the same career.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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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 (196 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dorsey College-Wayne cost?
The average net price at Dorsey College-Wayne is about $31,930 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-Wayne?
Dorsey College-Wayne has a graduation rate of 36%, 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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