Dorsey School of Beauty
Taylor, MI 48180-1866
About Dorsey School of Beauty
Dorsey School of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling about 164 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 56.25% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,538 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $22,538.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsey School of Beauty | — | $28,100 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,757 | — | 494 |
| Michigan (state median) | $16,065 | $7,907 | 96 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,346 | $18,882 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Dorsey School of Beauty really?
Evidence: average net price at Dorsey School of Beauty versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Dorsey School of Beauty is $28,100.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $28,100 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $20,193 above the Michigan median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $9,218 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Dorsey School of Beauty: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Dorsey School of Beauty—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$28,100
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $28,122 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,313 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,651 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,240 |
| $110,001+ | $31,763 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Dorsey School of Beauty is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General102
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist67
- Real Estate Development34
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Dorsey School of Beauty a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Dorsey School of Beauty is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Dorsey School of Beauty.
Campus
Location
Taylor, MI
City / state
- ZIP
- 48180-1866
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 49% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,882 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
164
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 436
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$16,496
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 63.07%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Dorsey School of Beauty.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dorsey School of Beauty was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Dorsey School of Beauty in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $11,880 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,278 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,017 |
| 2016 | — | — | $16,260 |
| 2017 | — | — | $19,136 |
| 2018 | — | — | $18,418 |
| 2019 | — | — | $17,617 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,568 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,543 |
| 2022 | — | — | $22,594 |
| 2023 | — | — | $22,138 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Dorsey School of Beauty reported total enrollment of about 164 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (57.9%), White (16.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.8%). About 63.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dorsey School of Beauty in 2024 is 164 students.
Over a full year, about 436 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.3%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
37.83% 100% Completion Time
56.25% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.83% of students graduating from Dorsey School of Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Dorsey School of Beauty graduates earn a median of $22,538 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Dorsey School of Beauty.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $22,538. Median federal loan debt: $16,496. Average net price used in cost models: $28,100.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Dorsey School of Beauty graduates report median earnings of $22,538 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Dorsey School of Beauty.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Dorsey School of Beauty.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Dorsey School of Beauty graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Dorsey School of Beauty—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,538
- Michigan median 0.63× the median ($7,240)
- Great Lakes median 0.59× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.62× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Dorsey School of Beauty at a glance
Dorsey School of Beauty
Dorsey School of Beauty is a private for-profit institution in Taylor, MI.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistReal Estate Development
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American57.9%White or Caucasian16.5%Race/ethnicity unknown9.8%
Schools near Dorsey School of Beauty
Other campuses in Taylor, MI when available, plus nearby institutions in Michigan.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Michigan, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dorsey School of Beauty located?
Dorsey School of Beauty is located in Taylor, MI.
How much does Dorsey School of Beauty cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $28,100 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Dorsey School of Beauty's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($28,100), completion (56.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($22,538). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Dorsey School of Beauty?
Dorsey School of Beauty reports undergraduate enrollment of about 436 students, Black or African American (57.9%), White (16.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dorsey School of Beauty?
About 57.7% of students at Dorsey School of Beauty are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dorsey School of Beauty earn?
Median earnings are $21,304 six years after entry and $22,538 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dorsey School of Beauty?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dorsey School of Beauty students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,496.
Is Dorsey School of Beauty public or private?
Dorsey School of Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Taylor, MI.
Is Dorsey School of Beauty an HBCU?
No. Dorsey School of Beauty is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dorsey School of Beauty a tribal college?
No. Dorsey School of Beauty is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dorsey School of Beauty religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dorsey School of Beauty in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.