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The campus of Dorsey Business School is in Madison Heights, MI, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Dorsey Business School include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Dorsey Business School is known for its programs in medical administration.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Dorsey Business School had 184 students enrolled (191 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Dorsey Business School Madison Heights
30821 Barrington
Madison Heights, MI 48071
General Phone: (248) 588-9660
http://www.dorsey.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 49 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Administration | 46 | medical billing, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | nursing assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Business and Management | 4 | accounting technology |
| Office and Administration | 3 | executive secretary, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary, legal support |
Number of programs and degrees for Dorsey Business School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 64 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Dorsey Business School had a total enrollment of 184 students (191 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 62% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Madison Heights, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,450 |
Financial Aid:
Dorsey Business School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 469202)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dorsey Business School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study
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