32 Engineering colleges in California with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $74,083.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $61,504 | $26,063 | Excellent | $31,387 | Manageable | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | $61,244 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Excellent | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | $59,977 | $14,715 | Excellent | $12,000 | Excellent | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | $59,211 | $13,000 | Excellent | $12,526 | Excellent | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #30 | $59,115 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | $59,009 | $16,600 | Good | $9,000 | Manageable | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Excellent | $18,257 | Good | 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 →
