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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Siena Heights University #761 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 61.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Siena Heights University #1395 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — reflecting strong outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds. --- Siena Heights University's composite ranking combines meaningful earnings advantages with strong mobility outcomes. The institution serves students across the income spectrum while delivering financial results that outperform expectations.
Azimuth ranks Siena Heights University #761 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Adrian, Michigan, Siena Heights University enrolls roughly 1,495 undergraduates. The institution maintains a 70.0% freshman retention rate and a 38.6% six-year graduation rate, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Siena Heights University is anchored in health-focused programming, a concentration that shapes both its academic identity and its graduate outcomes. Where the institution performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Siena Heights University #603 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Siena Heights University in the 61.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the institution's strength in health professions and related fields, where demand remains steady and early-career earnings are competitive. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Siena Heights University enrolls 34.2% Pell-eligible undergraduates and 44.3% first-generation students, placing the institution in the 43.4 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 77.2 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting the tuition structure of a private master's institution. For families weighing cost alongside outcomes, Financial GPS tool provides personalized affordability projections by major and debt scenario.
Siena Heights University's published cost of attendance is $44,449. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $15,624, middle-income families pay around $17,260, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,857. Azimuth ranks Siena Heights University #325 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 Heights University uses need-based financial aid to help bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and aid packages typically include a combination of grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,192; 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 the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,131, median federal debt of $18,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $212 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Siena Heights University is a strong fit for students interested in health fields who want a private university experience in Adrian, MI. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $62,131, placing Siena Heights University in the 52.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Siena Heights University in the 61.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 34.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 44.3% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that place Siena Heights University in the 35.4% percentile for Pell completion among nonprofit four-year institutions. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 68.9% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health fields over other disciplines. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package competitive among nonprofit four-year institutions.
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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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
32 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
73 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
62 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
12 graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
6 graduates
Siena Heights University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready education in high-demand sectors. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions is the largest program with 73 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Accounting.
Across 25 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several positioned to deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes. The earnings pattern reflects strength in health-related and business-focused pathways.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $82,539 four years after enrollment, followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $81,797, Criminal Justice at $72,791, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General at $61,834, and Accounting at $59,960. The concentration in Health fields—particularly among the institution's largest cohorts—aligns with regional healthcare workforce demand and positions graduates for stable, in-demand roles in nursing, allied health, and clinical support.
Several of these programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Siena Heights University's dominant program families align with current workforce trends and regional employer needs.
As a smaller private institution serving roughly 496 students annually, the university's focused program portfolio enables meaningful employer connections and internship placement in healthcare and professional-services sectors.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
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Madonna University Higher acceptance rate (26.4 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 46 miles away; similar graduate earnings | MI | 93% | $59,058 | Compare |
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Goshen College Higher acceptance rate (22.4 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 96 miles away; similar graduate earnings | IN | 89% | $51,943 | Compare |
Marian University Higher acceptance rate (28.8 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | IN | 95% | $58,759 | Compare |
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Higher acceptance rate (30.6 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | IL | 97% | $56,346 | Compare |
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
California Lutheran University Similar quality tier (#22623 ranked) | CA | 76% | $68,712 | #22623 | Compare |
The University Of The South Similar quality tier (#22610 ranked) | TN | 57% | $64,911 | #22610 | Compare |
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Similar quality tier in Midwest (#22624 ranked) | MO | 96% | $50,535 | #22624 | Compare |
Le Moyne College Similar quality tier (#22606 ranked) | NY | 83% | $62,731 | #22606 | Compare |
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Siena Heights University's published cost of attendance is $44,449. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $15,624, middle-income families pay around $17,260, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,857.
Azimuth ranks Siena Heights University #325 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 Heights University uses need-based financial aid to help bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and aid packages typically include a combination of grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,192; 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 the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,131, median federal debt of $18,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $212 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 Heights University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,131, placing Siena Heights University in the 52.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Siena Heights University in the 61.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Siena Heights University #603 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on health and applied professional fields.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions is the largest program with 73 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $81,797, at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 67 students with median 4-year earnings of $57,316, performing at 0.8x the benchmark.
Criminal Justice and Nursing round out the top programs, with 62 and 32 graduates respectively earning $72,791 and $82,539 four years after enrollment. The concentration in Health — representing 19% of degrees — reflects Siena Heights University's focus on fields with direct labor-market demand and stable career pathways.
