115 Biological Sciences colleges in the Northeast with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $71,342.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101 | $53,874 | $24,239 | Excellent | $16,500 | Manageable | 61th percentile mobility | |
| #102 | $53,775 | $26,000 | Good | $26,389 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #103 | $53,501 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #104 | $53,032 | $25,000 | Good | $23,528 | Challenging | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #105 | $52,745 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,884 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #106 | $52,416 | $26,000 | Good | $26,233 | Challenging | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #107 | Chatham UniversityPrivate | $52,410 | $23,250 | Excellent | $31,699 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility |
| #108 | $52,349 | $25,000 | Good | $20,284 | Manageable | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #109 | $52,334 | $21,028 | Good | $12,951 | Challenging | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #110 | $51,019 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #111 | $49,365 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #112 | University Of MainePublic | $48,653 | $25,000 | Good | $21,900 | Challenging | 74th percentile mobility |
| #113 | $47,295 | $23,725 | Good | $17,794 | Challenging | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #114 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $45,092 | $21,067 | Good | $30,798 | Challenging | 79th percentile mobility |
| #115 | $37,852 | $25,000 | Manageable | $30,473 | High | 86th 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 →
