Health and Medical Administrative Services at Dorsey College-Roseville

At $21,780 in first-year earnings, Dorsey College-Roseville's Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate falls well below both the Michigan median ($24,779) and national average ($27,783) for this field. While the program sits at the 40th percentile within Michigan—essentially middle-of-the-pack statewide—it ranks in just the 10th percentile nationally. More concerning is the comparison to Michigan's stronger programs: Ferris State University graduates earn nearly triple this amount, while even other certificate programs like Ross Medical Education Centers produce graduates earning $28,570. The $16,166 debt load, though higher than typical for this program both in Michigan and nationally, isn't catastrophic given the 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio.

The 23% earnings growth to $26,680 by year four shows some income progression, but graduates still lag behind where peers from other programs start. For a household already stretched thin—and 62% of students here receive Pell grants—starting at under $22,000 annually makes loan repayment genuinely difficult. This is a field where certificate choice matters significantly, and Michigan offers notably stronger alternatives at similar credential levels.

If your child is set on staying local in the Roseville area, understand they'll likely be starting their career at a financial disadvantage compared to graduates from other Michigan programs. The path isn't impossible, but it requires eyes-wide-open expectations about that initial salary.