55 Engineering colleges in the Midwest with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $62,461.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $59,637 | $18,750 | Excellent | $18,462 | Good | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $58,612 | $22,750 | Excellent | $17,858 | Excellent | 88th percentile mobility |
| #28 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $58,532 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Good | 73th percentile mobility |
| #29 | $58,084 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Excellent | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #30 | $57,808 | $22,162 | Excellent | $19,508 | Good | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $57,262 | $21,250 | Excellent | $27,283 | Good | 82th percentile mobility |
| #32 | $56,922 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Good | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | $56,887 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Good | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #34 | $56,346 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,500 | Good | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #35 | $56,118 | $24,500 | Excellent | $26,392 | Good | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #36 | $55,874 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Good | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #37 | $55,198 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #38 | $54,990 | $23,000 | Excellent | $16,149 | Good | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #39 | $54,810 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Good | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #40 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $54,735 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Good | 84th percentile mobility |
| #41 | $54,458 | $20,500 | Excellent | $14,500 | Good | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #42 | $53,562 | $26,188 | Excellent | $22,488 | Good | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #43 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $53,493 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Excellent | 95th percentile mobility |
| #44 | $53,390 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Good | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #45 | $53,230 | $25,000 | Excellent | $12,953 | Good | 70th percentile mobility | |
| #46 | $53,037 | $20,000 | Excellent | $15,027 | Good | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #47 | $52,581 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Good | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #48 | $52,131 | $21,797 | Excellent | $16,998 | Good | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #49 | $52,021 | $21,503 | Excellent | $14,012 | Excellent | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #50 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $51,532 | $20,500 | Excellent | $14,306 | Good | 73th 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 →
