31 Liberal Arts colleges in California with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,096.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $59,009 | $16,600 | Excellent | $9,000 | Good | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | $57,162 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Good | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | $55,619 | $18,000 | Good | $0 | Good | 62th percentile mobility |
| #29 | Soka University Of AmericaPrivate | $55,017 | $15,650 | Excellent | $13,228 | Manageable | 62th percentile mobility |
| #30 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Manageable | $18,257 | High | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | Providence Christian CollegePrivate | $46,264 | $25,000 | Manageable | $17,843 | High | 62th 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 →
