Discover 406 English colleges that excel at moving low-income students to success. Schools must be in the 60th percentile+ for mobility, ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $63,129.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #401 | $42,617 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,000 | High | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #402 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | $41,592 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #403 | $40,144 | — | — | — | — | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #404 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Challenging | $10,166 | High | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #405 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $39,060 | — | — | — | — | 78th percentile mobility |
| #406 | Bennington CollegePrivate | $38,289 | — | — | — | — | 62th 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 →
