by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Detroit Mercy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Detroit Mercy is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #173 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Detroit Mercy handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 249 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Detroit Mercy. This makes it the #155 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #234 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Detroit Mercy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,063 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Detroit Mercy, nursing students borrow a median amount of $42,402 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Detroit Mercy is $389 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Detroit Mercy paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,300 | $32,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,376 | $1,376 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,738 | $10,738 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,076 | $3,076 |
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The nursing program at Detroit Mercy awarded 216 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the Detroit Mercy nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Detroit Mercy Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Detroit Mercy make a median salary of $115,393 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Detroit Mercy. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Detroit Mercy are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Detroit Mercy.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 162 |
| Allied Health Professions | 58 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 34 |
| Dental Support Services | 25 |
| Public Health | 24 |
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