9 Biological Sciences colleges in Ohio with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $55,704.
Top Biological Sciences graduates on this list earn over $87,989—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 9 programs deliver both access and results.
Case Western Reserve University leads the rankings, producing Biological Sciences graduates earning $87,989 while maintaining an 80th percentile mobility score. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $55,704—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. Ohio State University-Main Campus exemplifies this—96th percentile for mobility with just a 10.2% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $87,989 | Mobility: 80th percentile
39% Pell students with $52,131 earnings
10.2% payment burden | Good
18.1% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $87,989 | $24,000 | Manageable | $31,458 | High | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $60,409 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $54,810 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $52,581 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | High | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $52,131 | $21,797 | Manageable | $16,998 | High | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | $22,250 | Manageable | $19,243 | High | 72th percentile mobility |
| #7 | $49,500 | $22,750 | Good | $14,381 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Challenging | $25,947 | High | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #9 | $45,388 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | 87th 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 →
