Dorsey Schools are postsecondary institutions that provide short term comprehensive training to prepare students for promising career opportunities in fields such as cosmetology, culinary arts, healthcare and skilled trades.
Today Dorsey is proudly represented by thousands of successful graduates working in their chosen careers throughout Michigan, because employers know they can feel confident hiring a Dorsey graduate.
Dorsey Schools has one main mission: to better educate their students, thus improving career opportunities available to them. This is why the entire staff of Dorsey Schools strives to prepare men and women for the best possible career training in a variety of fields. Each program at Dorsey Schools is committed to providing quality career education and positive reinforcement – enabling the development of self-esteem, self-reliance, discipline and confidence in each graduate, coupled with an obligation to the communities where they live and work.
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education, like Dorsey Schools, meets or exceeds an acceptable level of quality. Dorsey Schools is proud to have achieved accreditation through the following:
Institutional Accreditation
Dorsey School of Beauty in Taylor is institutionally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). All other campus locations are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Programmatic Accreditation
The Culinary Arts program, available at the Roseville and Waterford-Pontiac campuses, is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission.
The Medical Assisting program at the Roseville, Saginaw, Southgate, Wayne-Westland, Waterford-Pontiac, Farmington Hills,Lansing and Madison Heights locations are programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Select Dorsey Schools programs are approved for training under the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess Program at the following campuses: Farmington Hills, Madison Heights, Roseville, Dearborn, Lansing, Saginaw, Southgate, Taylor, Waterford-Pontiac, and Wayne-Westland.
The cosmetology courses being offered at this location are:
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.dorsey.edu/disclosures.pdf
Programs Offered
The list below shows all the programs that may be offered at Dorsey School of Beauty Taylor. Actual programs may differ from the list below, to get an official list of programs offered please visit the school's website or by phone at (313) 291-2177.
Cosmetology (1,500 Hours)
Cosmetology program takes approximately fourteen months to complete. Students who complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition estimate is $25,000*
- 49 students completed the cosmetology program last year
- Takes about 14 months to complete
Learn more about cosmetology programs through our cosmetology schools profile page, which also includes career information.
Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor (500 Hours)
The cosmetology, barber and nail instructor program takes about five months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition estimate is $5,000*
- 6 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the cosmetology, barber and nail instructor program is usually 5 months
(400 Hours)
The program takes about four months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition estimate is $3,000*
- The length of the program is usually 4 months
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
Once scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are calculated, the expected average cost for students at Dorsey School of Beauty is $18,500. To calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance visit the net price calculator. Students in need of financial assistance can get more information through the school's financial aid department, by calling (313) 291-2177. The tuition and financial aid figures listed show various costs that students may encounter at this school. The numbers may not be accurate due to changing factors in a given year, and are only intended to provide a guideline for students.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 85% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 65% | $4,420 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 81% | $9,744 |
Other Cosmetology Schools Nearby
The list of nearby cosmetology schools below offer beauty and cosmetology programs similar to Dorsey School of Beauty Taylor. Click the links below to get a detailed profile for each school.
- P&A Scholars Beauty School in Middleburg Heights, OH (10 miles away)
- L'esprit Academy in Charlton, MA (10 miles away)
- Michigan Barber School Inc in Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles away)
- David Pressley School of Cosmetology in Grand Rapids, MI (17 miles away)
- Michigan College of Beauty - Troy in Denver, CO (23 miles away)
- Paul Mitchell the School - Michigan in San Diego, CA (26 miles away)
- Michigan College of Beauty - Monroe in Grayling, MI (26 miles away)
- Marketti Academy of Cosmetology in Canton, MI (30 miles away)