30 Area Studies colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $67,872.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $56,416 | $23,250 | High | $35,971 | High | 84th percentile mobility |
| #27 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $53,899 | $20,500 | Good | $20,717 | Challenging | 93th percentile mobility |
| #28 | $49,620 | $12,950 | High | $8,107 | High | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | University Of MemphisPublic | $48,458 | $23,300 | Good | $15,393 | Challenging | 93th percentile mobility |
| #30 | $48,160 | $22,858 | Manageable | $14,638 | Challenging | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,384 | $20,903 | Manageable | $14,837 | Challenging | 99th 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 →
