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D A Dorsey Technical College
Miami, Florida · Public technical college
Address: 7100 N. W. 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33147 · Phone: 30569324902111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
D A Dorsey Technical College is a public trade school in Miami, FL offering medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and CNA programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
D A Dorsey Technical College has a 12.3% completion rate, below the state average of 70.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at D A Dorsey Technical College is $6,815, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 33.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Nursing assistants | $34,350 | $37,510 | $42,310 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
D A Dorsey Technical College is a public trade and career training campus in Miami, Florida, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV). The school's most common programs are medical billing & coding (4 program listings), medical assistant programs (3), and CNA classes (1), serving a small student body of about 129 undergraduates.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 12.3%, which is below the state average of 70.5% for comparable programs. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $6,815, and 33.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.
This campus offers short, focused certificate-style programs in medical billing & coding, medical assistant work, and CNA training rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may appeal to adult students or career changers looking for a faster path into healthcare support roles. Because the reported completion rate is well below the state average, prospective students should ask the school directly about program length, schedule, and support services. To verify accreditation status and check for updated federal outcome data, contact the school or review its record on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
D A Dorsey Technical College offers medical billing & coding programs, medical assistant programs, and CNA classes. These are the top program families reported for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 33.9% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 12.3%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at 30569324902111 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $6,815 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
D A Dorsey Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461306.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs — medical billing & coding, medical assistant training, and CNA classes — are shorter, career-focused offerings that may suit adults seeking a quicker entry into healthcare support fields, though specific schedules are not reported.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach D A Dorsey Technical College by phone at 30569324902111 or visit its website at https://www.dadorseytech.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.