D A Dorsey Technical College

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2021 Average Net Price

$2,189

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

101

23.8% Full-Time

About

D A Dorsey Technical College is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at D A Dorsey Technical College were Medical Assistant (5 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (4 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (4 degrees).

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at D A Dorsey Technical College. 73.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (15 degrees), 3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,189.

In 2021, 55% of undergraduate students attending D A Dorsey Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$2,189

2021 Value

326%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 D A Dorsey Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,189. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of D A Dorsey Technical College grew by 326%.

This chart compares the average net price of D A Dorsey Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55% of undergraduate students at D A Dorsey Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 11.3% with respect to 2020, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at D A Dorsey Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at D A Dorsey Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

D A Dorsey Technical College had a total enrollment of 101 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at D A Dorsey Technical College is 24 students and the part-time enrollment is 77. This means that 23.8% of students enrolled at D A Dorsey Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at D A Dorsey Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.3% Black or African American, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% White, 0.99% Asian, 0.99% Two or More Races, and 0.99% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at D A Dorsey Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at D A Dorsey Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 101 students. The full-time enrollment at D A Dorsey Technical College is 24 and the part-time enrollment is 77.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at D A Dorsey Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at D A Dorsey Technical College was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), D A Dorsey Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at D A Dorsey Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
71 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
23 enrolled students
White
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at D A Dorsey Technical College is 70.3% Black or African American, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% White, 0.99% Asian, 0.99% Two or More Races, and 0.99% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 11 more women than men received degrees from D A Dorsey Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at D A Dorsey Technical College is black or african american (15 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at D A Dorsey Technical College is Medical Assistant (5 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (4 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at D A Dorsey Technical College are Registered nurses (1,341,378 people), Medical & health services managers (151,119 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,341 people), Pharmacists (132,106 people), and Police officers (127,929 people).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at D A Dorsey Technical College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at D A Dorsey Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,467,587 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (323,450 people), Elementary & secondary schools (260,036 people), Outpatient care centers (227,750 people), and Offices of physicians (196,556 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by D A Dorsey Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
5 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
4 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy Technician
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at D A Dorsey Technical College was Medical Assistant with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at D A Dorsey Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at D A Dorsey Technical College, which is 0.353 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (17).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at D A Dorsey Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at D A Dorsey Technical College in Security & Loss Prevention Services, which is 0.8 times less than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at D A Dorsey Technical College in Security & Loss Prevention Services, which is 1.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from D A Dorsey Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 7% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 7% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at D A Dorsey Technical College is Female and Black or African American (25% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at D A Dorsey Technical College is black or african american (15 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at D A Dorsey Technical College is black or african american female (12 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (3 degrees).