Dorsey College-Wayne
- Graduation Rate
- 36% D
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $29,392 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $31,930 F
- 86% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 196
Bottom line: A D overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 7.1× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $7.1 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $7.1 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $777,066.
What The Data Says
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A D overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 28% below the national college median.
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Graduation of 36% — 37% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $7.1 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Dorsey College-Wayne
Dorsey College-Wayne is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 196
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions, Mechanic & Repair Tech
Why students choose Dorsey College-Wayne
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $31,930 a year after grants and scholarships — 86% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $29,392 ten years after enrolling — 28% below the typical college, against $13,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Dorsey College-Wayne is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Dorsey College-Wayne? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Dorsey College-Wayne, located in Wayne, Michigan, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 36%.
- Retention Rate
- 39%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.53
- First-Gen Students
- 57%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Dorsey College-Wayne? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne is $16,990, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $31,930. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $31,774 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $13,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $16,990
- Out-of-State
- $16,990
- Avg Net Price
- $31,930
- Median Debt
- $13,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 83%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 90%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $31,774
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $31,501
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $31,037
- Family Income $110K+
- $35,563
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Dorsey College-Wayne — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Dorsey College-Wayne Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Dorsey College-Wayne report median earnings of $29,392, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $21,514
- 8 Years
- $24,689
- 10 Years
- $29,392
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.44x
- Earning > $25K
- 32%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (27)
- 35%
- 100% (27)
- 35%
- 100% (27)
- 35%
- 100% (27)
- 35%
How Dorsey Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Dorsey College-Wayne Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Dorsey College-Wayne delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $31,930/year ($127,720 total). Graduates earn $29,392 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $904,786 in total earnings — a net gain of $777,066 (7.1× your investment). The median debt is $13,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 36% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $127,720
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $904,786
- Net Return
- $777,066
- ROI Multiple
- 7.1×
- Cost Per Year
- $31,930
- Median Debt
- $13,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 36%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Dorsey College-Wayne awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 75% $24,443 early-career
- Mechanic & Repair Tech 25% $36,132 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Dorsey College-Wayne's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CPetroleum Engineer$135,690 · 2% growthResilient 72
- CAerospace Engineer$130,720 · 6% growthResilient 72
- B+Nurse Practitioner$129,480 · 40% growthResilient 96
- C-Nuclear Engineer$124,280 · 1% growthResilient 72
- C-Robotics Engineer$105,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- CBiomedical Engineer$100,730 · 5% growthResilient 72
- CControls Engineer$100,000 · 5% growthResilient 72
- CMechanical Engineer$99,510 · 10% growthResilient 72
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Dorsey College-Wayne? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Dorsey College-Wayne, located in Wayne, Michigan, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 36%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Dorsey College-Wayne? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Dorsey College-Wayne is $16,990, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $31,930. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $31,774 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $13,000 in federal student loans.
Is Dorsey College-Wayne Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Dorsey College-Wayne report median earnings of $29,392, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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