Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Dorsey College

Dorsey College's allied health program produces graduates earning around $24,500 annually with manageable debt of $13,000, but the earnings significantly trail what's possible elsewhere in Michigan. While this program ranks in the 40th percentile statewide, top Michigan programs like Montcalm Community College and Baker College produce graduates earning $32,000-$35,000—nearly $10,000 more annually for similar training.

The debt picture is actually favorable, sitting in the 17th percentile nationally and matching Michigan's median. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53, graduates can reasonably manage their loan payments. However, the concerning factor is earnings stagnation—virtually no salary growth occurs between the first and fourth years after graduation, suggesting limited career advancement potential in this field.

Given that 54 Michigan schools offer this program, your child has numerous alternatives that deliver substantially better earning outcomes. The robust sample size makes these results reliable, so this isn't a data quirk. Unless Dorsey offers compelling advantages like location convenience or specialized support services, the earning gap compared to other state options is too significant to ignore for a career-focused credential.