150 Computer Science colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $57,885.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | $59,221 | $22,750 | Excellent | $48,666 | Good | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #52 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $59,025 | $22,500 | Excellent | $30,006 | Good | 92th percentile mobility |
| #53 | $59,004 | $17,831 | Excellent | $14,731 | Good | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | Randolph-Macon CollegePrivate | $58,448 | — | — | — | — | 77th percentile mobility |
| #55 | $58,308 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Excellent | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $58,191 | $21,500 | Excellent | $28,086 | Good | 89th percentile mobility |
| #57 | $58,140 | $22,250 | Excellent | $15,753 | Excellent | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #58 | $58,128 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Good | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #59 | $57,743 | $17,988 | Excellent | $15,541 | Excellent | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #60 | $57,552 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #61 | $57,413 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Manageable | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #62 | $57,289 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,809 | Good | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #63 | $57,131 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Excellent | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #64 | $57,053 | $17,137 | Excellent | $15,463 | Good | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #65 | $57,010 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #66 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $56,906 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Good | 99th percentile mobility |
| #67 | $56,746 | $17,236 | Excellent | $15,000 | Excellent | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #68 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $56,544 | $19,218 | Excellent | $13,471 | Good | 92th percentile mobility |
| #69 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $56,416 | $23,250 | Excellent | $35,971 | Manageable | 73th percentile mobility |
| #70 | $56,343 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Excellent | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #71 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $55,939 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Good | 78th percentile mobility |
| #72 | $55,747 | — | — | — | — | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #73 | $55,493 | $21,105 | Excellent | $21,004 | Good | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #74 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $55,146 | $22,750 | Excellent | $19,710 | Good | 92th percentile mobility |
| #75 | $54,967 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,737 | Manageable | 86th 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 →
