Dorsey School of Beauty
- Graduation Rate
- 52% C-
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $13,256 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $30,126 F
- 76% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 164
Bottom line: A D overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 2.0× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $2.0 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $2.0 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~1 years. Net gain: $115,261.
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 67% below the national college median.
About Dorsey School of Beauty
Dorsey School of Beauty 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
- 164
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Dorsey School of Beauty
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 $30,126 a year after grants and scholarships — 76% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $13,256 ten years after enrolling — 67% below the typical college, against $16,500 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 School of Beauty is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Dorsey School of Beauty? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Dorsey School of Beauty, located in Taylor, Michigan, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 52%.
- Retention Rate
- 68%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.63
- First-Gen Students
- 58%
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 School of Beauty? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Dorsey School of Beauty, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $30,126. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $29,862 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $16,500 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $30,126
- Median Debt
- $16,500
- Pell Grant Rate
- 47%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 40%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $29,862
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $30,907
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $32,158
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 School of Beauty — 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 School of Beauty Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Dorsey School of Beauty report median earnings of $13,256, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $15,237
- 8 Years
- $17,966
- 10 Years
- $13,256
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 1.24x
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (27)
- 14%
- 100% (27)
- 14%
- 100% (27)
- 14%
- 100% (27)
- 14%
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 School of Beauty Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Dorsey School of Beauty delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $30,126/year ($120,504 total). Graduates earn $13,256 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $235,765 in total earnings — a net gain of $115,261 (2.0× your investment). The median debt is $16,500, which takes about a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 52% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a moderate ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $120,504
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $235,765
- Net Return
- $115,261
- ROI Multiple
- 2.0×
- Cost Per Year
- $30,126
- Median Debt
- $16,500
- Debt Payback
- ~1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 52%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Dorsey School of Beauty 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.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $16,908 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 School of Beauty's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Dorsey School of Beauty? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Dorsey School of Beauty, located in Taylor, Michigan, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 52%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Dorsey School of Beauty? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Dorsey School of Beauty, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $30,126. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $29,862 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $16,500 in federal student loans.
Is Dorsey School of Beauty Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Dorsey School of Beauty report median earnings of $13,256, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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