Dorsey College-Dearborn

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$14,464
33% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$25,450
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
430
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
35.4%
23 Graduates

About

Dorsey College-Dearborn is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Dorsey College-Dearborn were General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (61 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (55 degrees), and Dental Assisting (41 degrees).

In 2024, 216 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey College-Dearborn. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (121 degrees), 3.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College-Dearborn is $14,464, which is $348 more than the national average for ($14,116).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College-Dearborn is $14,464, which is $348 more than the national average for ($14,116).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,450.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey College-Dearborn received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,464
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Dearborn was $14,464. The cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Dearborn is $348 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($14,116).

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Average Net Price

$25,450
2024 Value
15.3%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Dorsey College-Dearborn had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,450. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Dorsey College-Dearborn grew by 15.3%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

93%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
89%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Dorsey College-Dearborn received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.68% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Dorsey College-Dearborn had a total enrollment of 430 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Dearborn is 430 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey College-Dearborn are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Dearborn, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.6% Black or African American, 16.7% White, 7.21% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 0.93% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.465% Asian, and 0.465% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dorsey College-Dearborn in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (36.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.9%) and White Male (7.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dorsey College-Dearborn in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 430 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Dearborn is 430 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

40%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dorsey College-Dearborn was 40%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    226 enrolled students
  2. White
    72 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Dearborn is 52.6% Black or African American, 16.7% White, 7.21% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 0.93% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.465% Asian, and 0.465% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2024, 94 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey College-Dearborn. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey College-Dearborn is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 3.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Dearborn is General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (61 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (55 degrees) and Dental Assisting (41 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dorsey College-Dearborn, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (61 degrees awarded) and Health (155 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Dearborn are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Dearborn in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (61 degrees awarded) and Health (155 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Dearborn are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Dearborn are Mechanical Technologies (61 degrees awarded) and Health (155 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Dearborn are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,738 people), Outpatient care centers (275,151 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,623 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,390 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Dearborn are Mechanical Technologies (61 degrees awarded) and Health (155 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dorsey College-Dearborn.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair
    61 degrees awarded
  2. Medical Assistant
    55 degrees awarded
  3. Dental Assisting
    41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Dearborn was General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair with 61 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

61
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
155
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Dearborn, which is 0.394 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (155).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Dearborn in General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair, which is 5.78 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Dearborn in Medical Assistant, which is 54 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

21%
100% Completion Time
28%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Dearborn completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    121 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    39 degrees awarded
  3. White
    18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey College-Dearborn is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 3.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

12.5% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    94 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    27 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey College-Dearborn is black or african american female (94 degrees awarded). There were 3.48 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (27 degrees).

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Operations

Dorsey College-Dearborn employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at Dorsey College-Dearborn are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dorsey College-Dearborn are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dorsey College-Dearborn were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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