Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Dorsey College-Woodhaven

At nearly $4,000 above Michigan's median for medical assisting programs, Dorsey College-Woodhaven performs better than most in-state options, ranking in the 40th percentile statewide. However, graduates still earn about $3,000 less than the national average for this field, placing the program in just the 25th percentile nationally. The debt picture tells a more positive story—at $13,000, students borrow $3,500 more than typical but maintain a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53.

The concerning reality is that earnings remain virtually flat over four years, growing by only 1% from $24,379 to $24,556. This suggests limited advancement opportunities in the field locally. While other Michigan schools like Montcalm Community College ($34,585) and Baker College ($32,846) demonstrate that significantly higher outcomes are possible in this state, Dorsey's graduates face a ceiling that may limit long-term financial growth.

For families considering this investment, the program offers reasonable debt levels and serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population well, but the earnings potential lags behind what's available elsewhere in Michigan. Parents should weigh whether the convenience of this location justifies accepting $8,000-10,000 less in annual earnings compared to top-performing programs in the state.