Best colleges in Detroit

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The Motor City offers more than just car manufacturing

Innovation fuels Detroit. It fuels the automobile industry and the arts scene, and it's definitely part of the 5 community colleges and 14 four-year universities. With degrees available in nearly any area of study, you'll be sure to advance your own interests within the city's rich legacy. and don't worry, job opportunities are aplenty, but so are the paychecks — average weekly wages of $1,071 are higher than the U.S. average. Businesses within this metro area are expanding into the emerging fields of life sciences, fuel cell technology, information technology, and advanced manufacturing, just to name a few.

The automobile capital of the world has diverse college options, but an even more diverse culture. From Corktown to Greektown to Mexicantown, you can chow down on authentic cuisine. and if you're in need for some inspiration, Detroit has one of the largest theater districts, a variety of museums, four major sports leagues, and many famous, world-changing individuals that have called this city home, such as Henry Ford, Madonna, and Robin Williams. Follow in their footsteps. Make the Motor City your ride to your future.

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Best Four Year Universities in Detroit

University of Detroit Mercy offers 135 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 1,383 students graduated with students earning 629 Bachelor's degrees, 354 Master's degrees, 348 Doctoral degrees, and 52 Certificates.

Wayne State University offers 402 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 6,674 students graduated with students earning 3,563 Bachelor's degrees, 2,122 Master's degrees, 797 Doctoral degrees, and 192 Certificates.

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Sacred Heart Major Seminary offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 61 students graduated with students earning 21 Bachelor's degrees, 20 Master's degrees, 19 Certificates, and 1 Associate's degree.

College for Creative Studies offers 15 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 291 students graduated with students earning 264 Bachelor's degrees, and 27 Master's degrees.

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Madonna University offers 269 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 873 students graduated with students earning 573 Bachelor's degrees, 168 Master's degrees, 115 Certificates, 13 Associate's degrees, and 4 Doctoral degrees.

Lawrence Technological University offers 90 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 641 students graduated with students earning 369 Bachelor's degrees, 242 Master's degrees, 20 Certificates, 8 Associate's degrees, and 2 Doctoral degrees.

Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit offers 3 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2020, 5 students graduated with students earning 3 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Master's degrees.

Rochester University
Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester University offers 36 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2020, 220 students graduated with students earning 195 Bachelor's degrees, 18 Master's degrees, and 7 Associate's degrees.

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford College offers 167 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 3,511 students graduated with students earning 2,279 Certificates, 1,228 Associate's degrees, and 4 Bachelor's degrees.

Ecumenical Theological Seminary offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 18 students graduated with students earning 8 Doctoral degrees, 7 Master's degrees, and 3 Certificates.

Best Community Colleges in Detroit

MIAT College of Technology offers 12 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2020, 361 students graduated with students earning 266 Certificates, and 95 Associate's degrees.

St Clair County Community College offers 41 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small suburb. In 2020, 710 students graduated with students earning 612 Associate's degrees, and 98 Certificates.

Macomb Community College offers 191 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2020, 1,623 students graduated with students earning 1,408 Associate's degrees, and 215 Certificates.

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College offers 100 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2020, 2,169 students graduated with students earning 2,051 Associate's degrees, and 118 Certificates.

Wayne County Community College District offers 126 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2020, 969 students graduated with students earning 922 Associate's degrees, and 47 Certificates.

List of all colleges in Detroit

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Detroit Mercy Logo University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI
5/5
16 : 1 4,987
Wayne State University Logo Wayne State University Detroit, MI
3/5
25 : 1 26,241
Sacred Heart Major Seminary Logo Sacred Heart Major Seminary Detroit, MI
4/5
30 : 1 418
The Michigan Barber School Logo The Michigan Barber School Detroit, MI     171
College for Creative Studies Logo College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI
5/5
29 : 1 1,512