Trade and career programs at Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 38 | $29,550 | $29,680 | $13,000 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 5 | $32,709 | $35,707 | $6,333 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 1 | $31,684 | $32,264 | $13,000 |
Dorsey College-Grand Rapids cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $9,995 |
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Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 50% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $32,417 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $13,000 in federal student loans.
- 11% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dorsey College-Grand Rapids cost?
Tuition and fees are $9,995 a year (2025-26).
How much do Dorsey College-Grand Rapids graduates earn?
Phlebotomy and medical lab certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $32,709 one year after finishing.
Is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids accredited?
Dorsey College-Grand Rapids is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Empire Beauty School-Michigan, Grand Rapids: $19,260 a year
- Ross College-Grand Rapids North, Grand Rapids: $16,297 a year
- Henry Ford College, Dearborn: $3,652 a year
- Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor: $2,736 a year
- Jackson College, Jackson: $7,680 a year
- Universal Technical Institute-Canton, Canton: $18,081 a year
More: all trade schools in Michigan · Dorsey College-Grand Rapids on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.