6 Communication colleges in Alabama with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $55,907.
Top Communication graduates on this list earn over $65,337—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 6 programs deliver both access and results.
Auburn University leads the rankings, producing Communication graduates earning $65,337 while maintaining an 89th percentile mobility score. The University of Alabama follows at $59,221 with an impressive 92nd percentile mobility rating, proving that schools serving diverse student populations can compete on pure outcomes.
Jacksonville State University serves 43% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $45,235. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: Auburn University exemplifies this with 89th percentile mobility and just a 10% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $65,337 | Mobility: 89th percentile
43% Pell students with $45,235 earnings
10% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
33% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $65,337 | $21,000 | Good | $43,605 | High | 89th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $61,767 | $20,705 | Challenging | $20,297 | High | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $59,221 | $22,750 | Good | $48,666 | High | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $54,501 | $22,300 | Manageable | $20,498 | High | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $49,379 | $24,929 | Challenging | $26,683 | High | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $45,235 | $22,189 | Challenging | $13,672 | 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
