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Economics at University of Detroit Mercy

If you are interested in studying economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Detroit Mercy. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Detroit Mercy is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a total student population of 4,987. Of the 77 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Detroit Mercy in 2021, 10 of them were economics majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.

Detroit Mercy Economics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
  • Master’s Degree in Economics

Online Classes Are Available at Detroit Mercy

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Detroit Mercy does offer online education options in economics for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

Detroit Mercy Economics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks economics programs across the country. The following shows how Detroit Mercy performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The economics major at Detroit Mercy is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
20
69
295
307
438
468

In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in economics from Detroit Mercy. This makes it the #70 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.

Economics Student Demographics at Detroit Mercy

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Detroit Mercy.

Detroit Mercy Economics Bachelor’s Program

40% Women
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women. The typical economics bachelor's degree program is made up of only 36% women. So female students are more repesented at Detroit Mercy since its program graduates 4% more women than average.

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About 60% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in economics at Detroit Mercy are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a bachelor's in economics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Detroit Mercy Economics Master’s Program

33% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from Detroit Mercy in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a master's in economics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 4
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Detroit Mercy also has a doctoral program available in economics. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Economics

The following economics concentations are available at University of Detroit Mercy. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Detroit Mercy. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Economics 22
General Economics 6

Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into

A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for University of Detroit Mercy.

Occupation Jobs in MI Average Salary in MI
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 18,980 $67,500
Managers 6,370 $98,780
Economics Professors 300 $111,530
Economists 250 $90,040
Survey Researchers 240 $64,400

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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