35 Engineering colleges in California with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $77,409.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $64,368 | $16,144 | Excellent | $18,376 | Excellent | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | $64,172 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Excellent | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | $62,951 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Excellent | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | $61,504 | $26,063 | Excellent | $31,387 | Good | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #30 | $61,244 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Excellent | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | $59,977 | $14,715 | Excellent | $12,000 | Excellent | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | $59,211 | $13,000 | Excellent | $12,526 | Excellent | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | $59,115 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #34 | $59,009 | $16,600 | Excellent | $9,000 | Excellent | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #35 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Excellent | $18,257 | Good | 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 →
