6 Interdisciplinary Studies colleges in Georgia with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $67,088.
Top Interdisciplinary Studies graduates on this list earn over $102,772—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 6 programs deliver both access and results.
Georgia Institute Of Technology-Main Campus leads the rankings, producing Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earning $102,772 while maintaining a 92nd percentile mobility score. At $80,137, Emory University follows with 88th percentile mobility, proving that accessible programs can compete on outcomes.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. Emory University exemplifies this—88th percentile for mobility with just a 5.1% payment burden, earning 'Excellent' affordability status and meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $102,772 | Mobility: 92nd percentile
50.1% Pell students with $47,384 earnings
5.1% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
14.8% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $102,772 | $21,672 | Good | $32,216 | High | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $80,137 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Manageable | 88th percentile mobility |
| #3 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $68,726 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $57,552 | $23,833 | Manageable | $19,000 | High | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,384 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Challenging | 98th percentile mobility |
| #6 | $45,954 | $25,148 | Excellent | $99,784 | High | 77th 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 →
