7 Interdisciplinary Studies colleges in Wisconsin with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $57,672.
Top Interdisciplinary Studies graduates on this list earn over $73,792—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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison leads the rankings, producing Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earning $73,792 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $58,059—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee serves 30% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $54,990. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: University of Wisconsin-Platteville exemplifies this with 77th percentile mobility and just an 8.3% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $73,792 | Mobility: 96th percentile
30% Pell students with $54,990 earnings
8.3% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
14.7% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $73,792 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $61,760 | $21,977 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $55,356 | $23,188 | Good | $18,635 | Challenging | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $54,990 | $23,000 | Good | $16,149 | Challenging | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Beloit CollegePrivate | $53,260 | $25,738 | Good | $32,004 | High | 82th percentile mobility |
| #6 | $52,528 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,480 | Manageable | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $52,021 | $21,503 | Manageable | $14,012 | High | 85th 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 →
