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Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

59% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

57% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for University of Detroit Mercy
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 35% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 51% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 57% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of Detroit Mercy. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of Detroit Mercy is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,600 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending University of Detroit Mercy
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $45,600 per year
after 7 years $44,600 per year
after 8 years $47,100 per year
after 9 years $44,600 per year
after 10 years $52,600 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of Detroit Mercy students who are working and no longer in school is $52,600, which is 53% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$23,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

62%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$242 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

67% vs. 47% national average

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169716.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026