34 Engineering Technology colleges in the Midwest with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $56,959.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $51,833 | $23,250 | Excellent | $20,800 | Manageable | 88th percentile mobility |
| #27 | $51,793 | $25,000 | Excellent | $16,878 | Good | 79th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $51,532 | $20,500 | Excellent | $14,306 | Good | 73th percentile mobility |
| #29 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Good | 80th percentile mobility |
| #30 | $49,560 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,000 | Good | 61th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $48,387 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Good | 79th percentile mobility |
| #32 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | $47,107 | $21,474 | Excellent | $17,287 | Good | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #34 | $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 →
