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Law at University of Detroit Mercy

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at University of Detroit Mercy
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.

Law earnings compared with all majors at University of Detroit Mercy

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

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