University of Detroit Mercy: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Detroit Mercy at a glance

• 2,438

  students enrolled

• 88,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 1,493

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,232

  average net price a year

  Tuition $32,300

• $64,534

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $71,030

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Detroit Mercy

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Wayne County, where the college is.

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• 1,258

  open professional jobs

• 157

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  100 jobs

• 6.9%

  unemployment in Wayne County

  2026-08 · up 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $59,521

  median household income

  Wayne County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, legal studies, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (50 open), legal (44 open), research (34 open).

Hiring most: Ford Motor (174), Wayne State University (61), Ford (52), Henry Ford Health System (35), DTE Energy (22), Accident Fund (19), Amazon (18), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (18).

What they hire for: Engineering (314), Operations (171), Sales (123), Finance (111), Data & Analytics (82), Clinical (50). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: City of Detroit Mayor’s Workforce Development Board, SEMCA Workforce Development Board.

• Detroit Employment Solutions CorporationDetroit · 313-962-9675 · Appoingment Only: Mon., Tue,, Wed,, Fri 8am-5pm; Thurs 8am-7pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Dearborn American Job CenterDearborn · 313-203-1891 · 9-5 M-F
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Highland Park American Job CenterHighland Park · 313-826-0299 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Livonia American Job CenterLivonia · 734-513-4900 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Wayne American Job CenterWayne · 734-858-4284 · Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Wyandotte American Job CenterWyandotte · 734-362-3466 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Detroit Mercy?

University of Detroit Mercy enrolls about 2,438 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Detroit, Michigan. It awards about 1,493 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Detroit Mercy?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Detroit Mercy graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $64,534 six years after entry and $71,030 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Detroit Mercy offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Detroit Mercy awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Detroit Mercy?

1,258 open professional jobs are listed in Wayne County, 157 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. Ford Motor has the most openings.