55 Interdisciplinary Studies colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $69,273.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility |
| #52 | $48,848 | $18,750 | Excellent | $21,783 | Manageable | 62th percentile mobility | |
| #53 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Good | $18,257 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | $45,320 | $20,500 | Good | $24,950 | High | 60th percentile mobility | |
| #55 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Challenging | $13,000 | High | 89th 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 →
