Dorsey College-Wayne

www.dorsey.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,163
    45.7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $31,918
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    196
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Dorsey College-Wayne 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-Wayne were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (69 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (32 degrees), and Medical Assistant (24 degrees).

    In 2024, 163 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey College-Wayne. 77.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (106 degrees), 3.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne is $16,163, which is $0 approximately the same the national average for ($16,163).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne is $16,163, which is $0 approximately the same the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,918.

    In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey College-Wayne received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,163
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne was $16,163. The cost of tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne is $0 approximately the same than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $31,918
    2024 Value
    28.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Dorsey College-Wayne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,918. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Dorsey College-Wayne grew by 28.3%.

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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

    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    90%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    92% of undergraduate students at Dorsey College-Wayne received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.55% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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 College-Wayne had a total enrollment of 196 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne is 196 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey College-Wayne are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Wayne, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% Black or African American, 21.9% White, 8.16% Two or More Races, 3.57% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.53% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Dorsey College-Wayne in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (13.8%) and White Female (13%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 196 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey College-Wayne is 196 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    39%
    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-Wayne was 39%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      126 enrolled students
    2. White
      43 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      16 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Dorsey College-Wayne is 64.3% Black or African American, 21.9% White, 8.16% Two or More Races, 3.57% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.53% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 91 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey College-Wayne. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american (106 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Wayne is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (69 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (32 degrees) and Medical Assistant (24 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dorsey College-Wayne, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (131 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-Wayne 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-Wayne in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (131 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-Wayne are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Dorsey College-Wayne are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (131 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-Wayne 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-Wayne are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (131 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-Wayne.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      69 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      32 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      24 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey College-Wayne was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 69 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    36
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    127
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne, which is 0.283 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (127).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne in HVAC Maintenance, which is 15 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey College-Wayne in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 12.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    23%
    100% Completion Time
    28%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 23% of students graduating from Dorsey College-Wayne 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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    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
      106 degrees awarded
    2. White
      33 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american (106 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      126 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      117 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      91 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey College-Wayne is black or african american female (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (117 degrees).

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