Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Social Mobility in the West
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Regional list from Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Social Mobility
Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Social Mobility in the West ranks 49 colleges in the West by median earnings of all students ten years after entry. Schools first had to sit at or above the 60th percentile on Azimuth's mobility pillar; those that qualified are ordered by the school's median earnings of all students ten years after entry, highest first, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks 1st on this list, with median earnings of $90,768 for its students ten years after entry. Across the listed schools, median earnings range from $90,768 to $39,067, with a median of $62,569.
Public institutions account for 82% of the list, or 40 of the 49 schools. California State University-Los Angeles posts the lowest average net price at $3,967.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo sits at the 94th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Median earnings, 10 years after entry | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Pell share | Mobility percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA | $90,768 | $16,665 | $7,529 | 19.2% | 94th |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo reports median earnings of $90,768 for all students ten years after entry, the highest on this list. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (107 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($68,171) | ||||||
| 2 | University of San Diego · San Diego, CA | $86,522 | $30,365 | $15,586 | 20.9% | 75th |
| A private nonprofit university in San Diego, University of San Diego posts an average net price of $30,365 alongside earnings of $86,522 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (26 graduates) | ||||||
| 3 | Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA | $82,939 | $58,098 | $50,560 | 20.3% | 72nd |
| Pepperdine University ranks 3rd on this page and sits at the 72nd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (12 graduates) | ||||||
| 4 | San Jose State University · San Jose, CA | $78,988 | $13,760 | $9,730 | 35.2% | 98th |
| With a 35% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants, San Jose State University records median earnings of $78,988 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (56 graduates) | ||||||
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle, WA | $78,466 | $14,091 | $6,384 | 14.9% | 95th |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus carries an average net price of $6,384 for families earning under $30,000 and reports earnings of $78,466 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($46,844) | ||||||
| 6 | Loyola Marymount University · Los Angeles, CA | $78,349 | $48,381 | $32,268 | 13.2% | 60th |
| Loyola Marymount University ranks 6th on this list, with a 60th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (19 graduates) | ||||||
| 7 | Brigham Young University · Provo, UT | $75,790 | $15,564 | $10,444 | 32.1% | 98th |
| Brigham Young University posts median earnings of $75,790 ten years after entry and an average net price of $15,564. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (34 graduates) | ||||||
| 8 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona · Pomona, CA | $71,902 | $11,531 | $7,851 | 46.3% | 99th |
| A public university in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reports a 46% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and earnings of $71,902 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (149 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($51,492) | ||||||
| 9 | California State University-East Bay · Hayward, CA | $71,401 | $9,320 | $6,360 | 44.4% | 96th |
| California State University-East Bay ranks 9th on this page and carries an average net price of $6,360 for families earning under $30,000. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (73 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($57,755) | ||||||
| 10 | University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO | $69,738 | $25,346 | $14,231 | 14.5% | 93rd |
| University of Colorado Boulder records median earnings of $69,738 ten years after entry, above the list median of $62,569. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (19 graduates) | ||||||
| 11 | Washington State University · Pullman, WA | $68,905 | $14,971 | $7,074 | 27.4% | 92nd |
| Washington State University sits at the 92nd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports earnings of $68,905 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (91 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($55,403) | ||||||
| 12 | San Francisco State University · San Francisco, CA | $68,077 | $12,278 | $9,341 | 42.2% | 97th |
| San Francisco State University posts a 42% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants alongside an average net price of $12,278. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (97 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($58,617) | ||||||
| 13 | University of California-Riverside · Riverside, CA | $67,699 | $14,304 | $8,852 | 46.9% | 98th |
| University of California-Riverside reports median earnings of $67,699 ten years after entry and sits at the 98th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (87 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($62,211) | ||||||
| 14 | Sonoma State University · Rohnert Park, CA | $65,986 | $12,885 | $8,310 | 35.9% | 86th |
| With an average net price of $8,310 for families earning under $30,000, Sonoma State University ranks 14th on this list. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (137 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($59,444) | ||||||
| 15 | San Diego State University · San Diego, CA | $64,909 | $15,364 | $9,910 | 31.7% | 98th |
| San Diego State University posts median earnings of $64,909 ten years after entry, and 32% of its undergraduates receive Pell Grants. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (232 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($58,419) | ||||||
| 16 | California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, CA | $64,876 | $9,338 | $6,501 | 49.1% | 100th |
| California State University-Sacramento carries an average net price of $9,338 and reaches the 100th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (166 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($56,637) | ||||||
| 17 | Westmont College · Santa Barbara, CA | $64,778 | $29,053 | $20,899 | 20.0% | 83rd |
| A private nonprofit institution in Santa Barbara, Westmont College reports median earnings of $64,778 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (6 graduates) | ||||||
| 18 | California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA | $64,403 | $10,440 | $7,183 | 50.2% | 100th |
| California State University-Long Beach ranks 18th on this list, with 50% of its undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and an average net price of $7,183 for families earning under $30,000. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (279 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($60,019) | ||||||
| 19 | California State University-Chico · Chico, CA | $64,172 | $14,480 | $9,902 | 42.5% | 95th |
| At the 95th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, California State University-Chico reports median earnings of $64,172 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (216 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($55,008) | ||||||
| 20 | Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR | $64,010 | $19,604 | $12,107 | 22.8% | 95th |
| Oregon State University has an average net price of $19,604 and reports median earnings of $64,010 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (56 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($56,074) | ||||||
| 21 | California State University-Stanislaus · Turlock, CA | $63,188 | $6,067 | $3,938 | 55.2% | 95th |
| California State University-Stanislaus reports an average net price of $3,938 for families earning under $30,000, and 55% of its undergraduates receive Pell Grants. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (246 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($59,251) | ||||||
| 22 | California State University-Fullerton · Fullerton, CA | $62,951 | $6,555 | $3,315 | 48.1% | 100th |
| Ranking 22nd on this list, California State University-Fullerton posts median earnings of $62,951 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (152 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($57,408) | ||||||
| 23 | California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CA | $62,908 | $10,229 | $6,230 | 42.6% | 97th |
| California State University-San Marcos reaches the 97th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $10,229. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (174 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($58,289) | ||||||
| 24 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion · Tempe, AZ | $62,668 | $14,967 | $9,070 | 29.0% | 100th |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion reports median earnings of $62,668 ten years after entry, with 29% of its undergraduates receiving Pell Grants. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (54 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($59,104) | ||||||
| 25 | Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA | $62,569 | $21,193 | $12,915 | 20.9% | 84th |
| Western Washington University reports median earnings of $62,569 for all students ten years after entry and sits at the 84th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (6 graduates) | ||||||
| 26 | California State University-Channel Islands · Camarillo, CA | $62,152 | $9,849 | $6,857 | 46.6% | 90th |
| With an average net price of $9,849, California State University-Channel Islands ranks 26th on this list and posts a 47% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (116 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($54,015) | ||||||
| 27 | California Baptist University · Riverside, CA | $61,504 | $26,285 | $22,298 | 42.1% | 73rd |
| California Baptist University, a private nonprofit university in Riverside, shows median earnings of $61,504 ten years after entry and an average net price of $26,285. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (79 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($55,968) | ||||||
| 28 | University of Oregon · Eugene, OR | $61,324 | $22,182 | $15,909 | 21.3% | 89th |
| University of Oregon reaches the 89th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $61,324 for all students ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (7 graduates) | ||||||
| 29 | California State University-Fresno · Fresno, CA | $61,244 | $7,000 | $5,105 | 57.0% | 98th |
| California State University-Fresno combines a 57% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants with an average net price of $7,000 and ranks 29th on this list. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (529 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($58,436) | ||||||
| 30 | University of Nevada-Reno · Reno, NV | $60,614 | $15,927 | $12,674 | 22.9% | 88th |
| Ten years after entry, median earnings for all students at University of Nevada-Reno reach $60,614, and the school sits at the 88th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (45 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($52,501) | ||||||
| 31 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO | $60,543 | $21,279 | $13,259 | 21.1% | 93rd |
| At the 93rd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, Colorado State University-Fort Collins posts an average net price of $13,259 for families earning under $30,000. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (55 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($51,830) | ||||||
| 32 | California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino, CA | $59,977 | $4,564 | $2,681 | 57.6% | 97th |
| Ranking 32nd on this list, California State University-San Bernardino posts median earnings of $59,977 ten years after entry and reaches the 97th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (223 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($52,799) | ||||||
| 33 | California State University-Monterey Bay · Seaside, CA | $59,247 | $13,663 | $9,970 | 43.2% | 91st |
| California State University-Monterey Bay shows a 43% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and an average net price of $9,970 for families earning under $30,000. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (242 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($59,017) | ||||||
| 34 | California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA | $59,211 | $3,967 | $2,877 | 66.3% | 100th |
| With median earnings of $59,211 ten years after entry, California State University-Los Angeles holds the 100th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions and an average net price of $3,967. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (138 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($59,904) | ||||||
| 35 | California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA | $59,115 | $7,021 | $4,905 | 56.1% | 100th |
| California State University-Northridge reports an average net price of $7,021 and a 56% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants, ranking 35th on this list. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (282 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($52,772) | ||||||
| 36 | California State University-Bakersfield · Bakersfield, CA | $59,009 | $5,652 | $3,536 | 60.7% | 94th |
| Ten years after entry, median earnings for all students at California State University-Bakersfield reach $59,009, and the school posts a 61% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (312 graduates) | ||||||
| 37 | Portland State University · Portland, OR | $57,906 | $9,552 | $7,655 | 41.6% | 92nd |
| Portland State University reports median earnings of $57,906 ten years after entry and an average net price of $9,552. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (223 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($50,949) | ||||||
| 38 | University of Hawaii at Manoa · Honolulu, HI | $57,624 | $15,664 | $10,675 | 26.2% | 91st |
| A public university in Honolulu, University of Hawaii at Manoa sits at the 91st percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (40 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($40,970) | ||||||
| 39 | California State University-Dominguez Hills · Carson, CA | $57,162 | $8,615 | $7,303 | 63.3% | 97th |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills ranks 39th on this list, with a Pell share of 63% and an average net price of $7,303 for families earning under $30,000. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (190 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($62,164) | ||||||
| 40 | Thomas Aquinas College · Santa Paula, CA | $55,619 | $26,196 | $19,761 | 26.7% | 61st |
| Thomas Aquinas College, a private nonprofit college in Santa Paula, posts median earnings of $55,619 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (115 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($49,898) | ||||||
| 41 | Soka University of America · Aliso Viejo, CA | $55,017 | $18,260 | $12,020 | 20.4% | 61st |
| At Soka University of America, the average net price is $18,260 and median earnings ten years after entry reach $55,017. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (97 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($52,896) | ||||||
| 42 | University of Idaho · Moscow, ID | $54,670 | $14,831 | $11,270 | 23.5% | 77th |
| University of Idaho ranks 42nd on this list and reports a Pell share of 24% alongside median earnings of $54,670 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (27 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($47,654) | ||||||
| 43 | Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ | $54,384 | $14,158 | $9,709 | 31.3% | 94th |
| Northern Arizona University sits at the 94th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $14,158. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (418 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($56,433) | ||||||
| 44 | Montana State University · Bozeman, MT | $53,263 | $22,499 | $17,797 | 16.4% | 69th |
| Montana State University reports median earnings of $53,263 ten years after entry and an average net price of $17,797 for families earning under $30,000. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (56 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($45,975) | ||||||
| 45 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt · Arcata, CA | $47,626 | $13,171 | $8,483 | 42.9% | 86th |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks 45th on this list, with a Pell share of 43% and median earnings of $47,626 ten years after entry. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (46 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($42,049) | ||||||
| 46 | Providence Christian College · Pasadena, CA | $46,264 | $25,163 | $23,481 | 31.3% | 61st |
| A private nonprofit college in Pasadena, Providence Christian College posts an average net price of $25,163 and sits at the 61st percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($45,640) | ||||||
| 47 | Idaho State University · Pocatello, ID | $45,608 | $12,193 | $10,593 | 27.9% | 70th |
| Idaho State University reports median earnings of $45,608 ten years after entry and an average net price of $12,193. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (49 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($43,444) | ||||||
| 48 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus · Albuquerque, NM | $44,792 | $15,489 | $11,938 | 38.7% | 89th |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranks 48th on this list, with a Pell share of 39% and an average net price of $11,938 for families earning under $30,000. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (172 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($47,770) | ||||||
| 49 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM | $39,067 | $8,889 | $6,648 | 38.5% | 75th |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus reports median earnings of $39,067 for its students ten years after entry and sits at the 75th percentile on Azimuth's mobility pillar among nonprofit four-year institutions. | ||||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (129 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($43,872) | ||||||
How this list is ordered
Schools first had to sit at or above the 60th percentile on Azimuth's mobility pillar; those that qualified are ordered by the school's median earnings of all students ten years after entry, highest first, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page. The ordering metric is the median earnings of all federally aided students at the institution, measured ten years after entry, among those working and not enrolled. The figure does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The gap between California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and University of San Diego is $4,246, and the spread from the top of the list to the bottom reaches $51,701.