Career
Career opportunities in Detroit
Detroit has long been associated with the auto industry, but its economy has since changed into a more diverse and inclusive job market. The largest employers are in the field of healthcare, public service and administration, education and, at some distance behind, the car makers. The largest companies which have their headquarters in Detroit are Chrysler, General Motors, HP, the Big Four audit firms, Ford, DTE Energy, as well as numerous finance and insurance companies such as Blue Cross or Quicken Loans. While the largest opportunities seem to be for graduates of medical schools and MBAs, there is still significant demand for engineering degrees or finance and accounting professionals. For most graduates with a diploma in an economic field, there are plenty of internship options, starting from the first semesters of the study programme.
Life
Detroit city life
Detroit is a very vibrant city, with much of its culture being built upon its industrial tradition. There are many landmarks and tourist attractions throughout the city:
- Motown Historical Museum
- Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum
- Tuskegee Airmen Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Motown is a bustling centre for casino resorts and jazz festivals, enjoying a rich nightlife. Country music lovers also have reasons to enjoy Detroit thanks to its Hoedown festival. Unsurprisingly, the North American International Auto Show takes place in Detroit every year, alongside sports events, fireworks, leading up to the Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival. Contemporary street art is similarly appreciated in Motown, with numerous exhibitions and outdoor plays evoking the city’s industrial heritage. Detroit has, in addition to this, numerous sports teams which play in the national leagues in basketball, football, baseball and soccer.
International atmosphere in Detroit
While noticing a decrease in population, Detroit still has some of the youngest populations in the U.S., with 40% being under the age of 24. The city’s population is fairly diverse in cultural and ethnic background, which makes it one of the more inclusive urban areas in the U.S. and great place to get the multicultural American experience. The majority of the population speaks English, with languages like Spanish, Hindi or Chinese being spoken in the local communities. This diversity is also maintained by the constant flux of international students coming to study in Detroit.
Weather Detroit
In Detroit, the weather brings cold winters with moderate snowfall of 42.5 inches (108 cm) on average per year and a temperature of about 25.6 °F (-3.6 °C) in January. The summer season is warm, without it being too hot, with an average temperature of 73.6 °F (23.1 °C) in July. The moderate amount of precipitations reaches an average of 33.47 inches (850.1 cm)/year.
Costs
Accommodation costs in Detroit
There are several accommodation options in Detroit, with differing prices:
- Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre reaches 1,074 USD/month, while three bedrooms cost 1,887 USD/month
- Rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costs about 723 USD/month and three bedrooms cost 1,300 USD/month
- On-campus housing costs around 625 USD/month for single rooms, 473 USD/month for double rooms and 400 USD/month for triple rooms.
Living costs in Detroit
Detroit is a moderately affordable city, with an average living cost ranging between 689 and 796 USD/month, excluding accommodation. Basic utility costs reach around 300 USD/month and the food budget reaches about 261 USD/month. A monthly local transport pass is 50 USD, while a one-way ticket is 2 USD.
Universities in Detroit
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The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary prepares candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood for the Archdiocese of Detroit and for dioceses nationally and internationally. We are a leading center of the New Evangelization forming priests, deacons and lay ministers who are prepared to bring the truth of the Gospel to an increasingly secularized world.