5 Liberal Arts colleges in Georgia with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $56,410.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $80,137 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Good | 87th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $53,236 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | Challenging | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $50,135 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | Manageable | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $49,361 | $24,779 | Challenging | $19,136 | High | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $49,179 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging | 77th 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 →
