Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Siena Heights University

Siena Heights graduates enter Michigan's allied health field earning $76,696—substantially above both the state median ($64,202) and national average ($60,447). That strong start places this program in the 84th percentile nationally and outperforms larger names like Wayne State and Oakland University. With $25,000 in debt, the initial return looks compelling: you're borrowing less than half what most students in this field owe.

The complication emerges in the earnings trajectory. By year four, median pay drops to $66,403, a 13% decline that's unusual for healthcare fields. This could reflect graduates moving from higher-paying clinical roles into different positions, or it might signal that the initial jobs don't offer the advancement typical in allied health careers. Even with this dip, graduates remain competitive with Michigan peers, but the pattern differs from what you'd expect in a field where experience usually increases earning power.

For families focused on manageable debt and strong immediate employment prospects, this program delivers. The loan burden is reasonable, and first-year earnings provide solid financial footing. Just recognize that the career path may involve trade-offs between initial compensation and long-term growth—understanding why earnings decline would be worth exploring during campus visits.