Is University of Detroit Mercy worth it?
University of Detroit Mercy is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Detroit, Michigan (large city). It awarded 1,736 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in engineering, law and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$66,591
Median earnings 4 years after
$78,953
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,030
Average net price
$15,232
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
1,736
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,438
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,063 | $81,602 | 332 |
| Dentistry | First professional | $132,219 | $173,975 | 174 |
| Law | First professional | $63,731 | $93,055 | 148 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $115,393 | $125,601 | 97 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $111,218 | $123,006 | 62 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $67,154 | $94,382 | 52 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $50,234 | $63,364 | 45 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $19,882 | $91,888 | 44 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $54,597 | $67,169 | 35 |
| Architecture | Master's | $50,621 | $71,282 | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $37,972 | $89,540 | 23 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's | $78,535 | N/A | 21 |
| Public Health | Master's | $57,343 | $73,805 | 21 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $35,598 | $55,002 | 19 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Graduate certificate | $199,973 | N/A | 18 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 248 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 206 |
| Dentistry | Doctoral professional practice | 142 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 139 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 133 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 61 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 50 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | Master's | 32 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Detroit Mercy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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