Law at University of Detroit Mercy
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at University of Detroit Mercy. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Detroit Mercy is in Detroit, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 206 law degrees were awarded at University of Detroit Mercy.
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Online Class Availability at University of Detroit Mercy
Many students take online classes at University of Detroit Mercy. Of 5,587 students, 101 (2%) studied exclusively online and 2,080 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Detroit Mercy
Rankings can help you compare University of Detroit Mercy’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy
Graduates of University of Detroit Mercy’s Law program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,089 |
| 2 years | $53,202 |
| 3 years | $60,071 |
| 4 years | $76,916 |
| 5 years | $89,281 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Detroit Mercy take home a median $76,916, compared with $97,733 for all University of Detroit Mercy graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Detroit Mercy
The Law program at University of Detroit Mercy offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 206 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at University of Detroit Mercy pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Law majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.