7 Computer Science colleges in Minnesota with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $64,577.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carleton CollegePrivate | $75,525 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $69,020 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Good | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $65,543 | $26,000 | Excellent | $40,568 | Good | 61th percentile mobility |
| #4 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $63,878 | $23,000 | Excellent | $36,129 | Good | 62th percentile mobility |
| #5 | $62,616 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Good | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $58,532 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Good | 73th percentile mobility |
| #7 | $56,922 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Excellent | 73th 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 →
