5 Education colleges in Washington with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,883.
We started with Education programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 5 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
Education outcomes peak at University Of Washington-Seattle Campus, where graduates earn $78,466 while maintaining an impressive 96th percentile mobility score. Across this list, graduate earnings average $65,883—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Washington State University exemplifies the double win: 26% Pell Grant recipients with graduates earning $68,905. Even better, students face just a 7.4% payment burden, earning 'Excellent' affordability status. These schools deliver both access AND manageable debt.
Earnings: $78,466 | Mobility: 96th percentile
34.5% Pell students with $57,897 earnings
7.0% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
17.1% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,466 | $14,615 | Good | $24,883 | High | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $68,905 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Challenging | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $62,569 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $61,580 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Manageable | 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 →
