6 Education colleges in Utah with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $59,842.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $75,790 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Good | 99th percentile mobility |
| #2 | University Of UtahPublic | $67,170 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility |
| #3 | Western Governors UniversityPrivate | $60,615 | $11,116 | Excellent | $10,876 | Good | 99th percentile mobility |
| #4 | Weber State UniversityPublic | $56,287 | $15,113 | Excellent | $7,520 | Good | 80th percentile mobility |
| #5 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $55,486 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility |
| #6 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $54,022 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility |
| #7 | Southern Utah UniversityPublic | $50,296 | $12,500 | Excellent | $12,400 | Good | 90th percentile mobility |
| #8 | Utah Tech UniversityPublic | $44,570 | $15,000 | Excellent | $14,351 | Manageable | 76th 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 →
