68 Mathematics colleges in the Midwest with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $62,105.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $54,735 | — | — | — | — | 84th percentile mobility |
| #52 | $53,909 | $19,000 | Excellent | $15,945 | Good | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #53 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $53,493 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility |
| #54 | $53,037 | $20,000 | Excellent | $15,027 | Good | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #55 | $52,581 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | $52,234 | $14,600 | Excellent | $13,578 | Good | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #57 | $52,131 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #58 | $52,021 | $21,503 | Excellent | $14,012 | Manageable | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #59 | $51,989 | — | — | — | — | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #60 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $51,833 | — | — | — | — | 88th percentile mobility |
| #61 | $51,793 | — | — | — | — | 79th percentile mobility | |
| #62 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | — | — | — | — | 80th percentile mobility |
| #63 | $49,827 | $21,992 | Excellent | $15,092 | Good | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #64 | $49,500 | $22,750 | Good | $14,381 | Manageable | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #65 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $48,387 | — | — | — | — | 79th percentile mobility |
| #66 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #67 | $47,107 | — | — | — | — | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #68 | $46,600 | — | — | — | — | 61th percentile mobility | |
| #69 | $45,388 | $24,500 | Excellent | $21,394 | Manageable | 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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
