5 Interdisciplinary Studies colleges in Washington with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $62,631.
Most rankings ignore accessibility. We flipped the model: first, filter for schools that actually enroll and graduate low-income students (60th percentile+ mobility). Then rank by earnings. These 5 Interdisciplinary Studies programs made the cut.
University Of Washington-Seattle Campus leads the rankings, producing Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earning $78,466 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. The program demonstrates exceptional outcomes—graduates earn well above the state average while the school serves 33% first-generation students.
Washington State University exemplifies the double win: 93rd percentile for mobility with just an 8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability category. Serving 26% Pell Grant recipients and 34% first-generation students, the school proves accessibility and strong financial outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
Earnings: $78,466 | Mobility: 96th percentile
35% Pell students with $57,897 earnings
8.1% payment burden | Good
22.4% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,466 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $68,905 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Manageable | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $62,569 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,148 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $45,320 | $20,500 | Good | $24,950 | High | 60th 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 →
