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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Siena College #1045 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,542 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Siena College in the 34.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median earnings four years after enrollment are $70,594, placing the institution in the 73.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Siena College #1045 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Loudonville, NY, Siena College enrolls roughly 3,409 undergraduates. Retention stands at 82.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 74.7%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential liberal arts-focused institution. Where Siena College performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Siena College #585 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,542 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Siena College in the 34.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This strong earnings advantage reflects the institution's concentration in Business and related professional fields that connect directly to stable, well-paying careers. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Siena College enrolls 24.5% Pell-eligible students and 20.5% first-generation undergraduates, positioning the institution in the 45.8 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 8.3 percentile, reflecting the tuition structure typical of private master's universities. Mobility outcomes rank in the 48.5 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. For families weighing Siena College against peer institutions, the composite reflects a school where strong return on investment is the defining strength — a profile that appeals to students prioritizing long-term earnings and career stability over maximum access or lowest net price.
Siena College's published cost of attendance is $64,870. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $26,417, middle-income families pay around $29,118, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,704. Azimuth ranks Siena College #1307 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Siena College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The aid structure is need-based, with institutional aid available to qualifying families to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families can afford to pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,561, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,800; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Siena College's median four-year earnings of $70,594, median federal debt of $26,561 projects to a monthly payment of about $300 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Siena College is a strong fit for students interested in business, accounting, and related fields who want a private college experience in NY. Its program mix leans heavily toward Business, which represents 30% of degrees. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $70,594, placing Siena College in the 73.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $5,542 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Siena College in the 34.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 24.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 20.5% are first-generation. Published cost of attendance is $37,704, and typical federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,561. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 69.0% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors business-oriented fields over others. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find strong outcomes.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Siena College's published cost of attendance is $64,870. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $26,417, middle-income families pay around $29,118, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,704.
Azimuth ranks Siena College #1307 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Siena College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
The aid structure is need-based, with institutional aid available to qualifying families to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families can afford to pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,561, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,800; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at Siena College's median four-year earnings of $70,594, median federal debt of $26,561 projects to a monthly payment of about $300 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Siena College earn median 4-year earnings of $70,594, placing Siena College in the 73.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,542 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Siena College in the 34.3 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Siena College #585 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields.
Digital Marketing is the largest program with 87 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $69,793, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 70 students with median 4-year earnings of $63,227, and Biology, General graduates 57 with median 4-year earnings of $73,491.
Accounting and Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication round out the largest programs, each contributing meaningfully to the institution's overall earnings profile. The concentration in Business — representing the institution's primary academic focus — aligns with the strong four-year outcomes observed across the graduate cohort.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Western New England University Higher acceptance rate (12.7 percentage points higher) and located 75 miles away; similar graduate earnings | MA | 83% | $73,157 | Compare |
Mount Saint Mary College Higher acceptance rate (11.9 percentage points higher) and located 84 miles away; similar graduate earnings | NY | 82% | $67,705 | Compare |
Iona University Higher acceptance rate (20.6 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | NY | 91% | $73,595 | Compare |
Assumption University Higher acceptance rate (16 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | MA | 87% | $74,895 | Compare |
Marist College Same state (69 miles away) with nearly identical earnings and similar program focus; same institution type | NY | 65% | $77,819 | Compare |
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St Lawrence University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#28257 ranked) | NY | 54% | $67,258 | #28257 | Compare |
Point Loma Nazarene University Similar quality tier (#28261 ranked) | CA | 84% | $63,998 | #28261 | Compare |
Buena Vista University Similar quality tier (#28268 ranked) | IA | 78% | $49,156 | #28268 | Compare |
Occidental College Similar quality tier (#28250 ranked) | CA | 44% | $75,951 | #28250 | Compare |
Wheaton College Similar quality tier (#28246 ranked) | IL | 87% | $63,756 | #28246 | Compare |
Computer and Information Sciences, General
30 graduates
Economics
23 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
39 graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
13 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
44 graduates
Siena College's program mix centers on Business, reflecting the institution's identity as a business-focused liberal arts college. Digital Marketing is the largest program with 87 graduates, followed by Psychology, General with 70 graduates, Biology, General with 57 graduates, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, and Accounting.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 735 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with professional pathways. The earnings leaders reflect the institution's applied-business orientation.
Finance graduates earn median four-year earnings of $88,623, the highest at Siena College, followed by Accounting at $78,337 and Biology, General at $73,491. Business/Commerce, General and Digital Marketing round out the top five earning programs, with graduates reaching $72,369 and $69,793 respectively.
These programs cluster in accounting, finance, business administration, and related applied fields where employers recruit actively and early-career compensation reflects direct labor-market entry. The concentration in Business (representing 30% of graduates) and Social Sciences (representing 9% of graduates) positions Siena College as a pipeline into professional and business careers.
Students in these high-mobility pathways enter the workforce directly after graduation, and the earnings figures reflect outcomes in competitive regional and national job markets. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with labor-market demand in the Northeast and beyond.
