80 Computer Science colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $67,660.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Good | 86th percentile mobility |
| #77 | Southern Utah UniversityPublic | $50,296 | $12,500 | Excellent | $12,400 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility |
| #78 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Excellent | $18,257 | Good | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #79 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | $45,823 | $22,000 | Excellent | $18,879 | Good | 81th percentile mobility |
| #80 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | $20,039 | Excellent | $14,334 | Excellent | 82th percentile mobility |
| #81 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Excellent | $13,000 | Excellent | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #82 | Utah Tech UniversityPublic | $44,570 | $15,000 | Excellent | $14,351 | Good | 76th percentile mobility |
| #83 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Excellent | $10,166 | Excellent | 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 →
