Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Siena College

The most striking thing about Siena's Management Sciences program isn't the $54,855 starting salary—it's the exceptionally low debt load. At $26,806, graduates here borrow roughly half what their peers at NYU or St. John's take on, resulting in one of the best debt-to-earnings ratios you'll find for this program anywhere in the country (7th percentile nationally). That means your child could have their loans paid off in a couple of years while others are still making five-figure annual payments.

The earnings do lag behind—about $7,000 below the national median and $1,600 below the New York state average. Among the 17 New York schools offering this program, Siena lands near the middle, well behind the elite options like NYU ($102k) and Baruch ($62k) but ahead of several others. The gap matters less than it might seem when you consider the debt advantage: a Siena grad earning $55k with $27k in debt is in a more comfortable financial position than someone earning $65k but carrying $50k in loans.

The caveat here is sample size—this represents fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary more than usual. But if your family prioritizes financial stability and your child isn't gunning for the most competitive schools, Siena offers a solid middle path: reasonable access to quantitative business roles without the debt burden that often accompanies them.