Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Siena Heights University

Siena Heights graduates are earning $13,000 more than the typical Michigan health sciences graduate just one year out—placing this program in the 80th percentile statewide and the 95th percentile nationally. That $53,000 starting salary substantially outpaces the $35,000 national median for these programs, meaning graduates here are seeing returns that rival far more selective schools.

The debt picture is standard for the field at roughly $27,000, yielding a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.5—essentially half a year's salary. This is manageable territory, particularly given the strong earning power. For context, the typical Michigan program in this field sees similar debt levels but $14,000 less in first-year earnings, making Siena Heights' combination of moderate debt and high income notably favorable.

The 67% admission rate and modest SAT averages suggest this isn't an intensely competitive program to enter, yet outcomes rival those of more selective institutions. For parents weighing options in Michigan, this represents an accessible path to genuinely strong earnings in the health sector—though with a moderate sample size, it's worth confirming these patterns hold as more data becomes available.