Wayne, MI is home to Dorsey Business School. Wayne is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Dorsey Business School go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in medical administration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 166 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Dorsey Business School are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Dorsey Business School Wayne
34841 Veterans Plaza
Wayne, MI 48184
General Phone: (734) 595-1540
http://www.dorsey.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 43 | medical billing, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 27 | nursing assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Business and Management | 1 | retail |
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 | 62 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 51 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Dorsey Business School had a total enrollment of 166 students (191 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
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 | 26 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 53% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wayne, 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 469201)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dorsey Business School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
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