by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on University of Detroit Mercy Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
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In College Factual’s 2027 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., University of Detroit Mercy landed the #339 spot out of the 1,618 schools analyzed for this list. In addition, Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit took the #6 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan.
Of the 892 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit came in at #337. For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Michigan, Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit came in at #4.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingDetroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit ranked #197 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. In addition, Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit took the #4 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,165 graduate students attended University of Detroit Mercy. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit is made up of 62.3% women and 37.7% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 24.6% of the graduate students who attend Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 19.9% of graduate students hail from another country. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,529 | $47,529 |
| Fees | $649 | $649 |
The typical graduate student at Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit who borrowed carries a median debt of $29,346.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $112,684.
Graduate students who earn their professional degree at Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $125,105.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | $212,502 |
| Dentistry | $154,510 |
| Nursing | $125,978 |
| Allied Health Professions | $121,913 |
| Business Administration & Management | $111,195 |
| Public Health | $90,097 |
| Law | $89,281 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $67,135 |
| Architecture. | $64,963 |
Located in Detroit, Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution. The location of Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of University of Detroit Mercy.
Contact details for Detroit Mercy, UDM, U of D, University of Detroit are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221-3038 |
| Phone: | 313-993-1000 |
| Website: | www.udmercy.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/udmercy |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/UDMDetroit |
About 35.5% of the graduate students at University of Detroit Mercy took at least one online class. Roughly 4.7% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 21 | $212,502 |
| Allied Health Professions | 58 | $121,913 |
| Architectural Sciences | 23 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 60 | $111,195 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 35 | $67,135 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 1 | — |
| Computer Programming | 14 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 18 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 2 | — |
| Economics | 10 | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 6 | — |
| Environmental Engineering | 1 | — |
| Information Technology | 14 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 | — |
| Nursing | 49 | $125,978 |
| Other Engineering | 11 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — |
| Public Health | 10 | $90,097 |
| Religious Studies | 1 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 10 | — |
| Student Counseling | 5 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 12 | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 2 | — |
| Environmental Engineering | 2 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Detroit Mercy awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 1 | — |
| Data Science. | 1 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1 | — |
| Other Business & Marketing | 1 | — |
| Other Engineering | 12 | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — |
| Systems Engineering | 12 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 159 | $154,510 |
| Law | 186 | $89,281 |
| Nursing | 31 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Detroit Mercy awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 31 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 23 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 7 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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