9 Computer Science colleges in Ohio with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $55,704.
These 9 Computer Science programs in Ohio aren't just accessible—they deliver results. Each school ranks in the 60th percentile or above for social mobility, meaning they actually enroll and graduate low-income students. Then we ranked them by graduate earnings, finding schools that are both accessible AND high-performing.
Case Western Reserve University leads the rankings, producing Computer Science graduates earning $87,989 while maintaining an 80th percentile mobility score. At the other end, graduates still earn $45,388—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students compete on outcomes across the entire range.
Cleveland State University serves 39% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $52,131. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: Ohio State University exemplifies this with a 96th percentile mobility score and just a 3.9% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $87,989 | Mobility: 80th percentile
39% Pell students with $52,131 earnings
3.9% payment burden | Excellent
8.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $87,989 | $24,000 | Excellent | $31,458 | Good | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $60,409 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Good | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $54,810 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Good | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $52,581 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $52,131 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Manageable | 72th percentile mobility |
| #7 | $49,500 | $22,750 | Excellent | $14,381 | Good | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Challenging | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #9 | $45,388 | $24,500 | Excellent | $21,394 | Good | 87th 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 →
