5 Accounting colleges in Indiana with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $66,396.
Top Accounting graduates on this list earn over $99,980—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 5 programs deliver both access and results.
University Of Notre Dame leads the rankings, producing Accounting graduates earning $99,980 while maintaining an 88th percentile mobility score. Purdue University-Main Campus follows with $72,424 earnings and a 95th percentile mobility rating—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
Indiana State University serves 39% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $48,387. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: University Of Notre Dame achieves 88th percentile mobility with just a 3.9% payment burden, meaning graduates keep most of their earnings.
Earnings: $99,980 | Mobility: 88th percentile
39% Pell students with $48,387 earnings
3.9% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
13.5% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $99,980 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good | 87th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $72,424 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | Saint Mary's CollegePrivate | $59,354 | $27,000 | Excellent | $48,565 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility |
| #4 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $51,833 | $23,250 | Excellent | $20,800 | Manageable | 88th percentile mobility |
| #5 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $48,387 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Manageable | 79th 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 →
