5 Interdisciplinary Studies colleges in Minnesota with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $62,322.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,020 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $63,878 | $23,000 | Good | $36,129 | High | 62th percentile mobility |
| #3 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $63,260 | $26,944 | Good | $15,778 | Manageable | 79th percentile mobility |
| #4 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $58,532 | $21,500 | Good | $19,316 | Challenging | 73th percentile mobility |
| #5 | $56,922 | $21,106 | Good | $13,695 | Manageable | 73th 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 →
