5 Engineering Technology colleges in Ohio with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $50,414.
We started with Engineering Technology programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 5 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
University Of Cincinnati-Main Campus leads the rankings, producing Engineering Technology graduates earning $54,810 while maintaining an 88th percentile mobility score. The top three schools average $52,524 in graduate earnings—proving that programs serving low-income students compete on results, not just access.
Cleveland State University serves 39% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $52,131. The affordability picture is equally strong: all three top schools earn 'Excellent' ratings with payment burdens under 8% of discretionary income, meaning graduates keep most of their earnings.
Earnings: $54,810 | Mobility: 88th percentile
39% Pell students with $52,131 earnings
5.7% payment burden | Excellent
11.3% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,810 | — | — | — | — | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $52,131 | $21,797 | Excellent | $16,998 | Good | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Good | 80th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $46,600 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good | 61th 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 →
