127 Nursing colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $56,885.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #126 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $40,674 | $25,024 | Excellent | $10,892 | Excellent | 77th percentile mobility |
| #127 | $40,144 | $22,987 | Excellent | $8,791 | Excellent | 80th 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 →
