8 Mathematics colleges in Georgia with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $63,061.
Top Mathematics graduates on this list earn over $80,137—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 8 programs deliver both access and results.
Emory University leads the rankings, producing Mathematics graduates earning $80,137 while maintaining an 88th percentile mobility score. University of Georgia follows with $68,726 earnings and a 95th percentile mobility rating, proving that accessible programs can compete on outcomes.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. University of Georgia exemplifies this—95th percentile for mobility with just a 5.8% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $80,137 | Mobility: 88th percentile
50.1% Pell students with $47,384 earnings
5.8% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
12.1% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $102,772 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Good | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $80,137 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Good | 87th percentile mobility |
| #3 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $68,726 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable | 94th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $57,552 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $53,236 | $23,250 | Good | $16,000 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $50,135 | $17,750 | Excellent | $12,100 | Good | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,384 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Good | 98th percentile mobility |
| #8 | $44,544 | — | — | — | — | 60th 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 →
