City Rankings
Best Colleges in Detroit, Michigan
Top colleges in Detroit ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 7
Avg grad earnings: $45,423
Top Colleges in Detroit
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Detroit Mercy #226 national | $71,030 |
| 2 | Wayne State University #596 national | $53,493 |
| 3 | College for Creative Studies #1119 national | $44,860 |
| 4 | Wayne County Community College District #1917 national | $29,079 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | $49,295 |
| 6 | Davenport University - Detroit | $45,099 |
| 7 | The Michigan Barber School | $25,106 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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