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Psychology at University of Detroit Mercy

Psychology at University of Detroit Mercy

If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at University of Detroit Mercy. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Detroit Mercy sits in Detroit, MI.

Studying Online at University of Detroit Mercy

Many students take online classes at University of Detroit Mercy. Of 5,587 students, 101 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,080 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at University of Detroit Mercy

Use these rankings to compare University of Detroit Mercy’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #3 of 37
Best Value Michigan #15 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #17 of 200
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #62 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #160 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #484 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #3 of 37
Best Value Michigan #15 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #17 of 200
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #62 of 199
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #160 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #484 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy

Graduates of University of Detroit Mercy’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at University of Detroit Mercy
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,300
2 years $47,260
3 years $56,852
4 years $58,978
5 years $67,135

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of Detroit Mercy earn a median of $58,978, compared with $97,733 for all University of Detroit Mercy graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at University of Detroit Mercy

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of Detroit Mercy comes in at $25,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Detroit Mercy pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

References

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