6 Art & Design colleges in Minnesota with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $64,693.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carleton CollegePrivate | $75,525 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $69,020 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,729 | High | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $65,543 | $26,000 | Manageable | $40,568 | High | 61th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $62,616 | $22,024 | Manageable | $22,127 | High | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $58,532 | $21,500 | Good | $19,316 | Challenging | 73th percentile mobility |
| #6 | $56,922 | $21,106 | Challenging | $13,695 | High | 73th 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 →
