Discover 306 Education colleges that excel at moving low-income students to success. Schools must be in the 60th percentile+ for mobility, ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $58,194.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301 | $41,109 | $36,500 | Challenging | $21,007 | High | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #302 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $40,674 | $25,024 | Good | $10,892 | Manageable | 77th percentile mobility |
| #303 | Alabama A & M UniversityPublic | $40,628 | — | — | — | — | 79th percentile mobility |
| #304 | $40,144 | $22,987 | Good | $8,791 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #305 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Excellent | $10,166 | Manageable | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #306 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $39,060 | $30,470 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | 78th 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 →
