55 Engineering Technology colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $51,655.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | $43,889 | $22,095 | Excellent | $18,310 | Good | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #52 | Berea CollegePrivate | $43,150 | $3,591 | Excellent | $0 | Excellent | 62th percentile mobility |
| #53 | $41,109 | $36,500 | Good | $21,007 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $39,060 | $30,470 | Manageable | $15,000 | Challenging | 78th percentile mobility |
| #55 | $38,924 | — | — | — | — | 88th 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 →
