9 Mathematics colleges in Florida with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $58,483.
These 9 Mathematics programs in Florida 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.
University of Florida leads the rankings, producing Mathematics graduates earning $71,588 while maintaining a 97th percentile mobility score. At the other end, graduates still earn $49,137—demonstrating that Florida schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes across the earnings spectrum.
Florida International University serves 40% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $60,249. Even better: graduates face just a 4.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. This represents the double win these mobility-focused programs deliver.
Earnings: $71,588 | Mobility: 97th percentile
40% Pell students with $60,249 earnings
4.3% payment burden | Excellent
8.3% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of FloridaPublic | $71,588 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good | 97th percentile mobility |
| #2 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $61,675 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility |
| #3 | $60,249 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Good | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $58,308 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Manageable | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $57,743 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Challenging | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $56,746 | $17,236 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $56,343 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Challenging | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | $54,560 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Manageable | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #9 | $49,137 | $16,624 | Good | $12,269 | 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
