5 Foreign Languages colleges in Maryland with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $72,275.
We started with Foreign Languages 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.
University of Maryland-College Park leads the rankings, producing Foreign Languages graduates earning $82,860 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. Close behind, Loyola University Maryland delivers $82,652 in median earnings, proving that schools serving diverse student populations can compete on pure outcomes.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County serves 30% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $69,960. Even better: graduates face just a 10% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. These schools deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $82,860 | Mobility: 96th percentile
34% Pell students with $64,390 earnings
10% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
25% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $82,860 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $82,652 | $27,000 | Excellent | $50,344 | Challenging | 72th percentile mobility |
| #3 | $69,960 | — | — | — | — | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | Towson UniversityPublic | $64,390 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High | 95th percentile mobility |
| #5 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $61,515 | $21,000 | Excellent | $33,815 | Challenging | 83th 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 →
