6 Interdisciplinary Studies colleges in Ohio with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $58,539.
Top Interdisciplinary Studies graduates on this list earn over $87,989—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.
Case Western Reserve University leads the rankings, producing Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earning $87,989 while maintaining an 80th percentile mobility score. The data shows these mobility-focused programs average $58,539 in graduate earnings—proving schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Among schools serving 23% Pell students on average, debt burdens vary widely. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus stands out with a 10.3% burden ('Good' affordability tier), while others reach over 40%—a meaningful difference for graduates managing loan payments on $54,810 median earnings.
Earnings: $87,989 | Mobility: 80th percentile
32.8% Pell students with $49,500 earnings
10.3% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
23.3% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $87,989 | $24,000 | High | $31,458 | High | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $60,409 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $54,810 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | $22,250 | Manageable | $19,243 | High | 72th percentile mobility |
| #5 | $49,500 | $22,750 | High | $14,381 | High | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Challenging | $25,947 | High | 74th 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 →
