6 Biological Sciences colleges in Washington with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $66,168.
Most rankings ignore accessibility. We flipped the model: first, filter for schools that actually enroll and graduate low-income students (60th percentile+ mobility). Then rank by earnings. These 5 Biological Sciences programs made the cut.
University Of Washington-Seattle Campus leads the rankings, producing Biological Sciences graduates earning $78,466 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. The top programs span from $57,897 to $78,466 in median earnings—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Eastern Washington University serves 35% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $57,897. Even better: graduates face just a 10% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category for affordability. These schools deliver both access AND manageable debt.
Earnings: $78,466 | Mobility: 96th percentile
35% Pell students with $57,897 earnings
10% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
21% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,466 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $68,905 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Challenging | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | Whitman CollegePrivate | $67,589 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $62,569 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Challenging | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $61,580 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Challenging | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,148 | Manageable | 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 →
