5 Liberal Arts colleges in Connecticut with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $71,988.
Top Liberal Arts graduates on this list earn over $100,533—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.
At $100,533 in median earnings, Yale University tops this list of mobility-focused programs while maintaining an 81st percentile mobility score. University of Connecticut follows at $73,997, ranking in the 95th percentile for mobility—proving that accessible schools can compete on outcomes.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. Yale University exemplifies this—81st percentile for mobility with just a 4.6% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $100,533 | Mobility: 81st percentile
37.3% Pell students with $55,043 earnings
4.6% payment burden | Excellent
16.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $100,533 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Excellent | 81th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $73,997 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $73,897 | $17,000 | Excellent | $59,531 | Challenging | 70th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $56,469 | $24,250 | Manageable | $21,628 | High | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $55,043 | $22,250 | Good | $23,770 | Challenging | 87th 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 →
