Statistics at Siena Heights University

The good news about this program is that it appears to offer the kind of earnings potential that makes Statistics degrees valuable—peer programs in Michigan produce first-year salaries around $63,000—paired with estimated debt of just $16,875. That's a debt load of roughly three months' salary, which gives graduates breathing room to establish themselves financially rather than scrambling to manage payments.

What's striking is how the estimated debt here compares to both state and national benchmarks. Similar Statistics programs nationally carry median debt of $20,000, while Michigan programs average $25,625. If the $16,875 estimate holds, this would represent a real financing advantage. The challenge is uncertainty: we're working with estimates based on comparable programs because Siena Heights hasn't had enough graduates to generate its own reported data. That small cohort size raises questions about program stability and the strength of Statistics-specific resources on campus.

The estimated earnings align with what Michigan's flagship universities report for their Statistics graduates, which suggests the degree itself opens similar doors regardless of institutional prestige. For parents, the calculation hinges on whether you're comfortable with the unknowns that come with a smaller program. The projected debt-to-earnings picture looks manageable, but you'll want to verify the program has consistent faculty, modern statistical software training, and connections to Michigan employers before committing.