6 Computer Science colleges in Connecticut with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $67,287.
We started with Computer Science programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 6 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
At $100,533 in median earnings, Yale University tops this list of mobility-focused programs while maintaining an 81st percentile mobility score. The University of Connecticut follows with $73,997 earnings and an impressive 95th percentile mobility ranking—demonstrating exceptional outcomes for low-income students.
Yale University exemplifies the double win: 81st percentile for mobility with just a 1% payment burden, meaning graduates keep nearly all their earnings. Western Connecticut State University serves 35% Pell Grant recipients while maintaining a 9.5% burden in the 'Good' affordability tier.
Earnings: $100,533 | Mobility: 81st percentile
37% Pell students with $55,043 earnings
1% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
4% family burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $100,533 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Excellent | 81th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $73,997 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Good | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $59,115 | $24,147 | Good | $19,000 | Challenging | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $58,562 | $22,300 | Excellent | $19,642 | Good | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $56,469 | $24,250 | Excellent | $21,628 | Manageable | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $55,043 | $22,250 | Excellent | $23,770 | 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
