Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac

www.dorsey.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,400

2020 Average Net Price

$23,196

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.42%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2020, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac were Medical Assistant (22 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (12 degrees), and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (7 degrees).

In 2020, 44 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac. 93.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.82% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (21 degrees), 1.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is $20,400, which is $8,415 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is $20,400

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,196.

In 2020, 92% of undergraduate students attending Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,400

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac was $20,400.

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Average Net Price

$23,196

2020 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,196. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 3.16% with respect to 2019, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.42%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac was 4.42%, which represents 92 out of the 2081 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac had a total enrollment of 74 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is 74 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.6% Black or African American, 21.6% White, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.46% Two or More Races, 5.41% Asian, and 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.6%), followed by White Female (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74 students. The full-time enrollment at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is 74 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

2020 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 Business-Waterford Pontiac was 8%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

Black or African American
33 enrolled students
White
16 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is 44.6% Black or African American, 21.6% White, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.46% Two or More Races, 5.41% Asian, and 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 38 more women than men received degrees from Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is black or african american (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is Medical Assistant (22 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (12 degrees) and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (7 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees awarded) and Health (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Business-Waterford Pontiac are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac in 2020 are Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees awarded) and Health (37 degrees) (as of 2020).

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 School of Business-Waterford Pontiac are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac are Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees awarded) and Health (37 degrees) (as of 2020).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Business-Waterford Pontiac are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac are Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees awarded) and Health (37 degrees) (as of 2020).

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 Business-Waterford Pontiac.

Most Common (2020)

Medical Assistant
22 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
12 degree-majors awarded
General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac was Medical Assistant with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac, which is 0.0732 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (41).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, which is 0.4 times less than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 22 degrees were awarded to women at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)

Black or African American
21 degrees awarded
White
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is black or african american (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Black or African American Female
20 degrees awarded
White Female
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac is black or african american female (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (13 degrees).