Discover 355 Communication colleges that excel at moving low-income students to success. Schools must be in the 60th percentile+ for mobility, ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $60,407.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #351 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $40,674 | $25,024 | Challenging | $10,892 | High | 77th percentile mobility |
| #352 | $40,144 | $22,987 | Challenging | $8,791 | High | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #353 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Manageable | $10,166 | High | 79th percentile mobility | |
| #354 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $39,060 | $30,470 | High | $15,000 | High | 79th percentile mobility |
| #355 | $38,924 | $29,000 | Manageable | $19,929 | Challenging | 88th 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 →
