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Nursing at University of Detroit Mercy

Nursing at University of Detroit Mercy

If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of Detroit Mercy. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Detroit Mercy is in Detroit, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 241 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Detroit Mercy.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Detroit Mercy

Distance learning is available at University of Detroit Mercy. Among 5,587 students, 101 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,080 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at University of Detroit Mercy

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Detroit Mercy’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #4 of 55
Best Value Michigan #37 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #43 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #157 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #474 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1075 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #4 of 55
Best Value Michigan #37 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #43 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #157 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #474 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1075 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy

Graduates of University of Detroit Mercy’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at University of Detroit Mercy
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $72,077
2 years $74,641
3 years $77,081
4 years $81,440
5 years $86,861

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Detroit Mercy take home a median $81,440, compared with $97,733 for all University of Detroit Mercy graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at University of Detroit Mercy

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Detroit Mercy is $29,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Detroit Mercy, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at University of Detroit Mercy are 85% women (205) and 15% men (36).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Detroit Mercy

Of the 139 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Detroit Mercy, 87% were women (121) and 13% were men (18).

University of Detroit Mercy gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 84
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 17
Asian 14
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 16
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Detroit Mercy

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at University of Detroit Mercy

Among the 65 master’s nursing graduates at University of Detroit Mercy, 88% were women (57) and 12% were men (8).

University of Detroit Mercy gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 8
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Detroit Mercy

Minority students account for 28% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy, lower than the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Detroit Mercy

This Nursing program at University of Detroit Mercy offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 179
Nurse Anesthetist 23
Family Practice Nursing 24
Clinical Nurse Specialist 14
Nursing Research & Other 1

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at University of Detroit Mercy pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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