31 Family & Consumer Sciences colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $61,748.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | University Of WyomingPublic | $56,880 | $18,000 | Good | $16,000 | Challenging | 80th percentile mobility |
| #27 | University Of IdahoPublic | $54,670 | $21,982 | Excellent | $21,162 | Manageable | 77th percentile mobility |
| #28 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $53,263 | $22,500 | Good | $25,000 | Challenging | 69th percentile mobility |
| #29 | Pacific Oaks CollegePrivate | $52,485 | $29,105 | Good | $12,485 | Manageable | 78th percentile mobility |
| #30 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Good | $13,000 | Challenging | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Manageable | $10,166 | High | 75th 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 →
