Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.1%
- Retention Rate
- 72.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,529
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $199/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $64,990 | $18,334 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $17,187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $60,771 | $33,876 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $55,338 | $19,286 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $45,198 | $15,625 |
| Education, General. | Master | $42,682 | $53,958 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $17,507 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $14,062 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $37,208 | $16,493 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| American Sign Language. | Bachelor | $37,208 | $16,730 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $36,134 | $15,625 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $31,848 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Siena Heights graduates earn a median of $57,529 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio with typical debt loads of $18,750. Monthly loan payments of $199 represent about 4% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95.1% employment rate reflects the university's strong career services and employer connections in Michigan. Many graduates find work in education, healthcare, and business sectors throughout the Great Lakes region. The loan repayment rate of 52.88% indicates some graduates struggle with payments despite relatively modest debt levels. Given the reasonable debt burden and solid employment outcomes, Siena Heights offers an average return on investment.