University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan · Private, nonprofit · 2,438 undergraduates
All 21 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 86 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,088 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,290 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,173 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,584 |
| $110k and up | $21,691 |
| All families (average) | $15,232 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,602 | +$46,793 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $93,055 | +$58,246 | clears the bar | $122,626 | 2.1 yrs |
| Dentistry | First Professional Degree | $173,975 | +$139,166 | clears the bar | $366,862 | 2.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $91,888 | +$57,079 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $94,382 | +$59,573 | clears the bar | $39,187 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $125,601 | +$90,792 | clears the bar | $71,750 | 0.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $123,006 | +$88,197 | clears the bar | $105,783 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $89,540 | +$54,731 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $67,169 | +$32,360 | clears the bar | $57,763 | 1.8 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $63,364 | +$28,555 | clears the bar | $22,032 | 0.8 yrs |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $199,973 | +$165,164 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's Degree | $78,535 | +$43,726 | clears the bar | $32,779 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $104,683 | +$69,874 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $55,002 | +$20,193 | clears the bar | $25,191 | 1.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,535 | +$15,726 | clears the bar | $30,250 | 1.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 67% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.