136 Accounting colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $55,360.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #126 | $44,030 | $20,500 | Good | $20,305 | Manageable | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #127 | $43,889 | $22,095 | Good | $18,310 | Manageable | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #128 | $43,407 | $25,000 | Good | $10,984 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #129 | $42,968 | $28,250 | Excellent | $19,245 | Manageable | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #130 | $42,617 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,000 | Good | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #131 | $41,109 | $36,500 | Challenging | $21,007 | High | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #132 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $40,674 | $25,024 | Good | $10,892 | Manageable | 77th percentile mobility |
| #133 | Alabama A & M UniversityPublic | $40,628 | $31,000 | Good | $19,266 | Challenging | 79th percentile mobility |
| #134 | $40,144 | $22,987 | Manageable | $8,791 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #135 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $39,060 | $30,470 | Good | $15,000 | High | 78th percentile mobility |
| #136 | $38,924 | $29,000 | Good | $19,929 | Challenging | 88th 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 →
