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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101 | $49,620 | — | — | — | — | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #102 | $49,587 | $23,970 | Excellent | $15,047 | Excellent | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #103 | $49,458 | $21,868 | Excellent | $18,241 | Good | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #104 | $49,379 | $24,929 | Good | $26,683 | Challenging | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #105 | $49,361 | $24,779 | Excellent | $19,136 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #106 | $49,307 | $26,000 | Excellent | $42,541 | Manageable | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #107 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $49,179 | $25,706 | Excellent | $12,973 | Excellent | 77th percentile mobility |
| #108 | $49,137 | $16,624 | Excellent | $12,269 | Excellent | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #109 | $48,587 | $22,310 | Excellent | $14,836 | Manageable | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #110 | $48,541 | $20,000 | Excellent | $14,229 | Excellent | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #111 | $48,501 | $15,650 | Excellent | $11,640 | Excellent | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #112 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $48,472 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good | 85th percentile mobility |
| #113 | University Of MemphisPublic | $48,458 | $23,300 | Excellent | $15,393 | Good | 88th percentile mobility |
| #114 | $48,351 | $21,000 | Excellent | $15,191 | Good | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #115 | $48,160 | $22,858 | Excellent | $14,638 | Good | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #116 | $47,872 | $18,750 | Excellent | $15,048 | Excellent | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #117 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,384 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Excellent | 98th percentile mobility |
| #118 | $47,258 | $23,750 | Excellent | $35,414 | Manageable | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #119 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $47,185 | — | — | — | — | 74th percentile mobility |
| #120 | $47,089 | $22,902 | Excellent | $13,655 | Good | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #121 | $47,021 | $25,000 | Good | $11,900 | Manageable | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #122 | $46,769 | — | — | — | — | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #123 | $46,482 | $22,113 | Excellent | $10,611 | Excellent | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #124 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $46,453 | $23,000 | Excellent | $13,410 | Manageable | 71th percentile mobility |
| #125 | Marshall UniversityPublic | $46,354 | $23,250 | Excellent | $13,944 | Good | 79th 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 →
