Discover 309 Nursing colleges that excel at moving low-income students to success. Schools must be in the 60th percentile+ for mobility, ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $60,671.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301 | $43,407 | $25,000 | Excellent | $10,984 | Good | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #302 | Berea CollegePrivate | $43,150 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #303 | $42,968 | $28,250 | Excellent | $19,245 | Good | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #304 | $42,617 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,000 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #305 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | $41,592 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #306 | $41,109 | — | — | — | — | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #307 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $40,674 | $25,024 | Excellent | $10,892 | Excellent | 77th percentile mobility |
| #308 | $40,144 | $22,987 | Excellent | $8,791 | Excellent | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #309 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Excellent | $10,166 | Manageable | 75th 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 →
