Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of Detroit Mercy · Detroit, MI
$78,552Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$104,683Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Detroit Mercy earn a median of $78,552 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121).
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $82,823 | $20,500 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing | $80,259 | $23,250 |
| Kettering University Flint | $79,307 | $28,000 |
| Oakland University Rochester Hills | $78,213 | $21,500 |
| Lawrence Technological University Southfield | $77,321 | $27,000 |
| Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie | $77,229 | — |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center | $76,823 | $26,679 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale | $75,777 | $26,012 |
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint | $74,974 | $31,000 |
| Michigan Technological University Houghton | $74,922 | $27,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit | $74,457 | $22,500 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn | $70,688 | $22,500 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant | $69,862 | $27,000 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo | $68,260 | $29,000 |
| Baker College Owosso | $68,060 | — |
Other programs at University of Detroit Mercy
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate
$199,973 - DentistryFirst professional degree
$132,219 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$115,393 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$111,218 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree
$78,535 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,063 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$67,154 - LawFirst professional degree
$63,731 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$57,343 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$54,597 - ArchitectureMaster's degree
$50,621 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$50,234 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$37,972 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
$35,598 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$19,882 - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesMaster's degree
$212,502 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$50,535 - Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherMaster's degree
$79,586 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
— - ArchitectureBachelor's degree
$62,939
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Detroit Mercy make?
The median salary is $78,552 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.