28 Area Studies colleges in the Midwest with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,347.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Beloit CollegePrivate | $53,260 | $25,738 | High | $32,004 | High | 87th percentile mobility |
| #27 | $52,581 | $21,056 | High | $23,508 | High | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | $51,793 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,878 | High | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $51,532 | $20,500 | High | $14,306 | High | 85th percentile mobility |
| #30 | $47,896 | $25,000 | High | $25,947 | High | 83th 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 →
