5 Foreign Languages colleges in Washington with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,883.
These 5 Foreign Languages programs in Washington aren't just accessible—they deliver results. Each school ranks in the 60th percentile or above for social mobility, meaning they actually enroll and graduate low-income students. Then we ranked them by graduate earnings, finding schools that are both accessible AND high-performing.
University Of Washington-Seattle Campus leads the rankings, producing Foreign Languages graduates earning $78,466 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $65,883—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. Washington State University exemplifies this—93rd percentile for mobility with just a 9.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability category, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $78,466 | Mobility: 96th percentile
34.5% Pell students with $57,897 earnings
9.4% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
25.5% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,466 | $14,615 | Good | $24,883 | Challenging | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $68,905 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $62,569 | $18,500 | Good | $23,123 | High | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $61,580 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,148 | High | 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
