Is Dorsey College-Woodhaven worth it?
Dorsey College-Woodhaven is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Woodhaven, Michigan (large suburb), reported with Dorsey College. It awarded 186 certificates in 2024, most often in emergency care attendant, licensed practical nurse training and emergency medical technology.
Dorsey College-Woodhaven 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-Woodhaven
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
$30,698
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
186
Years to pay back
3.6 years
Students (undergrad)
223
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 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $18,208 | $29,948 | 92 |
| 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 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,914 | $27,978 | 34 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 30 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 29 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 18 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 7 |
| Technical Teacher Education | Certificate under 12 weeks | 5 |
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Sources: federal figures for Dorsey College-Woodhaven. 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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