65 Communication colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $66,144.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #52 | $57,624 | $18,500 | Good | $30,988 | High | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #53 | $57,162 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Good | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | University Of WyomingPublic | $56,880 | $18,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility |
| #55 | $55,037 | $19,450 | Excellent | $20,906 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | University Of IdahoPublic | $54,670 | $21,982 | Good | $21,162 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility |
| #57 | $54,659 | $20,000 | Good | $21,710 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #58 | $54,384 | $19,000 | Excellent | $23,489 | Challenging | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #59 | $52,231 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #60 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Challenging | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #61 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Good | $18,968 | Challenging | 76th percentile mobility |
| #62 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Manageable | $18,257 | High | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #63 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | $20,039 | Good | $14,334 | Challenging | 71th percentile mobility |
| #64 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Good | $13,000 | Manageable | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #65 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Good | $10,166 | Manageable | 75th 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 →
