5 Accounting colleges in Washington with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,883.
These 5 Accounting programs aren't just accessible—they deliver results. Each school ranks in the 60th percentile or above for social mobility, meaning they actually enroll and graduate low-income students. Then we ranked them by graduate earnings, finding schools that are both accessible AND high-performing.
University Of Washington-Seattle Campus leads the rankings, producing Accounting graduates earning $78,466 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. Washington State University follows at $68,905 with 93rd percentile mobility. These outcomes prove schools serving low-income students can compete on results.
Eastern Washington University serves 35% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $57,897. The affordability story gets even better: all schools on this list achieve 'Excellent' affordability ratings, with payment burdens under 8% of discretionary income. Access AND affordability.
Earnings: $78,466 | Mobility: 96th percentile
35% Pell students with $57,897 earnings
3.7% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
11.0% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,466 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $68,905 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Manageable | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $62,569 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $61,580 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,148 | Manageable | 87th 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
