Is Dorsey College-Wayne worth it?
Dorsey College-Wayne is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Wayne, Michigan (large suburb), reported with Dorsey College. It awarded 163 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training; heating, air conditioning; and medical assistant.
Dorsey College-Wayne 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-Wayne
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
$31,930
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
163
Years to pay back
3.8 years
Students (undergrad)
196
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 |
| 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 |
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 | 69 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 9 |
| Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Dorsey College-Wayne. 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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