Dorsey School of Beauty

www.dorsey.edu/dsbt/taylor-campus

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,033
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    164
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Dorsey School of Beauty is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Dorsey School of Beauty were General Cosmetology (102 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 205 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey School of Beauty. 99% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0.976% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (101 degrees), 1.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

    Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,033.

    In 2024, 47% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey School of Beauty received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $30,033
    2024 Value
    37.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Dorsey School of Beauty had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,033. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Dorsey School of Beauty grew by 37.5%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    47%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    40%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    47% of undergraduate students at Dorsey School of Beauty received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 20.3% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Dorsey School of Beauty (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Dorsey School of Beauty had a total enrollment of 164 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey School of Beauty is 164 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey School of Beauty are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Dorsey School of Beauty, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.9% Black or African American, 16.5% White, 6.71% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Two or More Races, and 3.05% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Dorsey School of Beauty in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.2%), followed by White Female (16.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.13%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Dorsey School of Beauty in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 164 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey School of Beauty is 164 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    68%
    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 School of Beauty was 68%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      95 enrolled students
    2. White
      27 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      11 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Dorsey School of Beauty is 57.9% Black or African American, 16.5% White, 6.71% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Two or More Races, and 3.05% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 201 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey School of Beauty. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey School of Beauty is black or african american (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey School of Beauty is General Cosmetology (102 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dorsey School of Beauty, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (205 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Chefs & head cooks
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Beauty are Chefs & head cooks (8,029 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,563 people), Cooks (2,527 people), Food service managers (2,129 people), and Other managers (1,234 people).

    The most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Beauty in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (205 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Chief executives & legislators
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Beauty are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Construction managers, and Operations research analysts

    The most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (205 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Restaurants & Food Services
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Beauty are Restaurants & Food Services (10,067 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (2,964 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,291 people), Traveler accommodation (1,906 people), and Construction (1,185 people).

    The most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (205 degrees awarded) (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 School of Beauty.
    General Cosmetology
    Most Common (2024)
    102 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey School of Beauty was General Cosmetology with 102 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    2
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    203
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey School of Beauty, which is 0.00985 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (203).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey School of Beauty in General Cosmetology, which is 0.02 times less than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey School of Beauty in General Cosmetology, which is 50 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    54%
    100% Completion Time
    54%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Dorsey School of Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      101 degrees awarded
    2. White
      53 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      33 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey School of Beauty is black or african american (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

    0.488% of degree recipients (1 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
      100 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      96 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      91 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey School of Beauty is black or african american female (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (96 degrees).

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