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 | $51,793 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,878 | High | 79th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $51,532 | — | — | — | — | 73th percentile mobility |
| #28 | $47,896 | — | — | — | — | 72th 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 →
