Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of Detroit Mercy

This page shows median first-year earnings for Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $45,600 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $52,600. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $60,200 , followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at $46,800 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations at $44,000 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Dentistry (First Professional Degree), with median first-year earnings of $115,600 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) at $100,300 , and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) at $95,600 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of Detroit Mercy graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of Detroit Mercy graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Dentistry (First Professional Degree) $115,600
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $100,300
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) $95,600
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $77,300
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $60,200
Public Health (Master's Degree) $55,500
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) $47,600
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) $46,800
Law (First Professional Degree) $46,700
Architecture (Master's Degree) $45,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $44,000
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,600

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

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026