Is Dorsey College-Dearborn worth it?
Dorsey College-Dearborn is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Detroit, Michigan (large city), reported with Dorsey College. It awarded 216 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in electrical equipment installation and repair technology, medical assistant and dental assisting.
Dorsey College-Dearborn is part of Dorsey College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Dorsey College-Dearborn
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
$25,615
Completion rate
35%
Completions (2024)
216
Years to pay back
3.0 years
Students (undergrad)
430
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 |
| 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 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,914 | $27,978 | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 61 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 55 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 41 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 22 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 18 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Dorsey College-Dearborn. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page