5 Computer Science colleges in Washington with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,883.
Top Computer Science graduates on this list earn over $78,466—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 5 programs deliver both access and results.
University Of Washington-Seattle Campus leads the rankings, producing Computer Science graduates earning $78,466 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. Washington State University follows at $68,905 with 93rd percentile mobility, proving that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Washington State University serves 26% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $68,905. Even better: graduates face just a 3.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. These schools deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $78,466 | Mobility: 96th percentile
34.5% Pell students with $57,897 earnings
3.3% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
9.7% family burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,466 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Excellent | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $68,905 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Excellent | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $62,569 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Excellent | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $61,580 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,148 | Excellent | 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 →
