5 Engineering Technology colleges in Kentucky with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $45,558.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,220 | $23,000 | Excellent | $14,877 | Good | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $45,795 | $22,500 | Excellent | $14,685 | Excellent | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $44,737 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,465 | Good | 75th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $43,889 | $22,095 | Excellent | $18,310 | Good | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Berea CollegePrivate | $43,150 | $3,591 | Excellent | $0 | Excellent | 62th 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 →
