7 Mathematics colleges in Colorado with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $64,410.
These 7 Mathematics programs aren't just accessible—they deliver results. Each school ranks in the 60th percentile or above for social mobility, meaning they actually enroll and graduate low-income students. Then we ranked them by graduate earnings, finding schools that are both accessible AND high-performing.
Colorado School Of Mines leads the rankings, producing Mathematics graduates earning $97,335 while maintaining an 86th percentile mobility score. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $64,410—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
University Of Colorado Denver serves 26% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $64,270. Even better: graduates face just a 6.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. These Colorado schools deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $97,335 | Mobility: 86th percentile
35% Pell students with $52,093 earnings
5.8% payment burden | Excellent
13.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colorado School Of MinesPublic | $97,335 | $23,000 | Excellent | $53,505 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $69,738 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | Challenging | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $64,270 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,716 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $60,543 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $54,659 | $20,000 | Excellent | $21,710 | Manageable | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $52,231 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Manageable | 91th 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
