5 Agriculture colleges in Tennessee with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $49,161.
Top Agriculture graduates on this list earn over $60,249—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 6 programs deliver both access and results.
The University Of Tennessee-Knoxville leads the rankings, producing Agriculture graduates earning $60,249 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. Across these programs, graduates earn $48,089 on average—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Middle Tennessee State University serves 31% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $48,541. Tennessee Technological University delivers the best value story: graduates face just an 8.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability category while the school ranks 89th percentile for mobility.
Earnings: $60,249 | Mobility: 96th percentile
52% Pell students with $42,730 earnings
8.8% payment burden | Good
16.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,249 | $20,500 | Excellent | $30,610 | Challenging | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $48,541 | $20,000 | Good | $14,229 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $48,501 | $15,650 | Excellent | $11,640 | Manageable | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $44,301 | $20,547 | Manageable | $14,710 | Challenging | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $44,213 | $21,024 | Good | $13,218 | Challenging | 70th 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 →
