6 English colleges in Connecticut with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $67,287.
We started with English programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 6 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
English outcomes peak at Yale University, where graduates earn $100,533 while the school maintains 81st percentile mobility. University of Connecticut follows with $73,997 earnings and exceptional 95th percentile mobility, proving that accessible programs can deliver competitive outcomes.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. Yale University exemplifies this—81st percentile for mobility with just a 5% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $100,533 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $73,997 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | High | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $59,115 | — | — | — | — | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $58,562 | $22,300 | Good | $19,642 | Challenging | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $56,469 | $24,250 | Good | $21,628 | Challenging | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $55,043 | $22,250 | Good | $23,770 | Challenging | 87th 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 →
