31 Accounting colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,674.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | University Of IdahoPublic | $54,670 | $21,982 | Excellent | $21,162 | Manageable | 77th percentile mobility |
| #27 | $54,384 | $19,000 | Excellent | $23,489 | Manageable | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Good | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility |
| #30 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | $20,039 | Excellent | $14,334 | Good | 71th percentile mobility |
| #31 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Excellent | $10,166 | Good | 75th 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 →
