10 Computer Science colleges in Florida with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $59,147.
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: 10 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
University Of Miami leads the rankings, producing Computer Science graduates earning $75,328 while maintaining a 78th percentile mobility score. University of Florida follows at $71,588 with an exceptional 97th percentile mobility rating, proving schools can excel at both access and outcomes.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University serves 56% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $44,349. University of Florida delivers the best value with just a 2.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category for affordability.
Earnings: $75,328 | Mobility: 78th percentile
55.6% Pell students with $44,349 earnings
2.4% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
5.8% family burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $75,328 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Good | 76th percentile mobility |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $71,588 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Excellent | 97th percentile mobility |
| #3 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $61,675 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Excellent | 97th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $60,249 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Excellent | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $58,308 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Excellent | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $57,743 | $17,988 | Excellent | $15,541 | Excellent | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $56,746 | $17,236 | Excellent | $15,000 | Excellent | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | $56,343 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Excellent | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #9 | $49,137 | $16,624 | Excellent | $12,269 | Excellent | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #10 | $44,349 | $23,548 | Excellent | $16,223 | Good | 91th 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 →
