82 Education colleges in the Midwest with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $57,880.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | Vandercook College Of MusicPrivate | $47,863 | $27,000 | Manageable | $44,186 | High | 62th percentile mobility |
| #77 | Martin Luther CollegePrivate | $47,491 | $20,177 | Good | $10,226 | Manageable | 79th percentile mobility |
| #78 | $47,107 | $21,474 | Manageable | $17,287 | High | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #79 | Huntington UniversityPrivate | $46,672 | — | — | — | — | 70th percentile mobility |
| #80 | $46,600 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | 61th percentile mobility | |
| #81 | $45,388 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #82 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | $41,592 | — | — | — | — | 62th 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 →
