70 Computer Science colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $68,656.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | $59,247 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Excellent | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #52 | $59,211 | $13,000 | Excellent | $12,526 | Good | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #53 | $59,115 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | $59,009 | $16,600 | Excellent | $9,000 | Excellent | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #55 | $57,906 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,859 | Excellent | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,148 | Excellent | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #57 | $57,624 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,988 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #58 | $57,162 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Excellent | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #59 | University Of WyomingPublic | $56,880 | $18,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Excellent | 80th percentile mobility |
| #60 | $55,037 | $19,450 | Excellent | $20,906 | Good | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #61 | University Of IdahoPublic | $54,670 | $21,982 | Excellent | $21,162 | Excellent | 77th percentile mobility |
| #62 | $54,659 | $20,000 | Excellent | $21,710 | Good | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #63 | $54,384 | $19,000 | Excellent | $23,489 | Good | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #64 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $53,263 | $22,500 | Excellent | $25,000 | Excellent | 69th percentile mobility |
| #65 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Excellent | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #66 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Excellent | 76th percentile mobility |
| #67 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Excellent | $18,257 | Good | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #68 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | $20,039 | Excellent | $14,334 | Excellent | 71th percentile mobility |
| #69 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Excellent | $13,000 | Excellent | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #70 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Excellent | $10,166 | Excellent | 75th 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 →
