82 Computer Science colleges in the Midwest with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $61,438.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | $55,548 | — | — | — | — | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #52 | $55,356 | $23,188 | Excellent | $18,635 | Good | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #53 | $55,198 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | $55,177 | $19,691 | Excellent | $17,670 | Good | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #55 | $54,990 | $23,000 | Excellent | $16,149 | Good | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | $54,810 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Good | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #57 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $54,735 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Good | 84th percentile mobility |
| #58 | $54,163 | $25,251 | Excellent | $20,764 | Good | 70th percentile mobility | |
| #59 | $53,909 | $19,000 | Excellent | $15,945 | Excellent | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #60 | $53,562 | $26,188 | Excellent | $22,488 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #61 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $53,493 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Excellent | 95th percentile mobility |
| #62 | $53,390 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Good | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #63 | $53,230 | $25,000 | Excellent | $12,953 | Good | 70th percentile mobility | |
| #64 | $53,037 | $20,000 | Excellent | $15,027 | Excellent | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #65 | $52,581 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Good | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #66 | $52,528 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,480 | Good | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #67 | $52,234 | $14,600 | Excellent | $13,578 | Excellent | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #68 | $52,131 | $21,797 | Excellent | $16,998 | Excellent | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #69 | $52,021 | $21,503 | Excellent | $14,012 | Good | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #70 | $51,989 | $21,500 | Excellent | $17,781 | Good | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #71 | $51,793 | $25,000 | Excellent | $16,878 | Good | 79th percentile mobility | |
| #72 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $51,532 | $20,500 | Excellent | $14,306 | Excellent | 73th percentile mobility |
| #73 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Good | 80th percentile mobility |
| #74 | $50,105 | $19,500 | Excellent | $14,457 | Manageable | 70th percentile mobility | |
| #75 | $49,827 | $21,992 | Excellent | $15,092 | Excellent | 76th 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 →
