6 English colleges in Colorado with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $58,922.
Top English graduates on this list earn over $69,738—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 6 programs deliver both access and results.
University of Colorado Boulder leads the rankings, producing English graduates earning $69,738 while maintaining a 94th percentile mobility score. At $58,922 in average earnings across this list, these programs prove that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. University of Colorado Denver exemplifies this—91st percentile for mobility with just a 12.6% payment burden, classified as 'Good' affordability where graduates keep most of their earnings.
Earnings: $69,738 | Mobility: 94th percentile
35% Pell students with $52,093 earnings
12.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
23.2% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,738 | $19,500 | Manageable | $46,340 | High | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $64,270 | $20,500 | Good | $21,716 | High | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $60,543 | $20,000 | Manageable | $36,000 | High | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $54,659 | $20,000 | Challenging | $21,710 | High | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $52,231 | $20,470 | Challenging | $22,566 | High | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Challenging | 91th 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
