12 Accounting colleges in Georgia with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $51,416.
We started with Accounting programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 12 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
At $68,726 in median earnings, University Of Georgia tops this list of mobility-focused programs while maintaining a 95th percentile mobility score. Kennesaw State University follows close behind with $57,552 graduate earnings and an exceptional 99th percentile mobility ranking—proof that serving diverse student populations strengthens outcomes.
Clayton State University serves 52% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $49,179. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: University Of Georgia exemplifies this with 95th percentile mobility and just a 5% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $68,726 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good | 94th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $58,140 | $22,250 | Excellent | $15,753 | Good | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $57,552 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $53,236 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $50,135 | $17,750 | Excellent | $12,100 | Good | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $49,587 | $23,970 | Excellent | $15,047 | Good | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $49,361 | $24,779 | Good | $19,136 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $49,179 | $25,706 | Good | $12,973 | Manageable | 77th percentile mobility |
| #9 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $48,472 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good | 85th percentile mobility |
| #10 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,384 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Good | 98th percentile mobility |
| #11 | $44,544 | $26,000 | Good | $13,815 | Manageable | 60th percentile mobility | |
| #12 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $40,674 | $25,024 | Good | $10,892 | Manageable | 77th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
