6 Computer Science colleges in Indiana with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,261.
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 $99,980 in median earnings, University Of Notre Dame tops this list of mobility-focused programs while maintaining an 88th percentile mobility score. The earnings range spans from $48,387 to nearly $100,000, proving that schools serving low-income students can deliver exceptional outcomes.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. University Of Notre Dame exemplifies this—88th percentile for mobility with just a 2.7% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $99,980 | Mobility: 88th percentile
39.1% Pell students with $48,387 earnings
2.7% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
9.4% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $99,980 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good | 87th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $72,424 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | High | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $63,742 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Good | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $55,198 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $51,833 | $23,250 | Excellent | $20,800 | Manageable | 89th percentile mobility |
| #6 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $48,387 | $24,000 | Good | $17,049 | Manageable | 81th 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 →
