7 Mathematics colleges in Indiana with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,931.
These 6 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.
University Of Notre Dame leads the rankings, producing Mathematics graduates earning $99,980 while maintaining an 88th percentile mobility score. At the other end, graduates still earn $48,387—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes across the earnings spectrum.
Indiana State University serves 39% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $48,387. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: Purdue University-Main Campus ranks 95th percentile for mobility with just a 7% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $99,980 | Mobility: 88th percentile
39% Pell students with $48,387 earnings
3.5% payment burden | Excellent
12.3% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $99,980 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Manageable | 87th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $72,424 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | Wabash CollegePrivate | $69,952 | — | — | — | — | 78th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $63,742 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Good | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $55,198 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Manageable | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $51,833 | — | — | — | — | 88th percentile mobility |
| #7 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $48,387 | — | — | — | — | 79th 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 →
