Discover 257 Parks & Recreation 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: $58,341.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #251 | $44,140 | $22,500 | Good | $14,301 | Manageable | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #252 | $43,889 | $22,095 | Good | $18,310 | Challenging | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #253 | $43,407 | $25,000 | Manageable | $10,984 | Challenging | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #254 | $42,968 | $28,250 | Manageable | $19,245 | High | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #255 | $42,617 | $20,500 | Good | $11,000 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #256 | $41,109 | $36,500 | Challenging | $21,007 | High | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #257 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Good | $10,166 | Manageable | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #258 | $38,924 | $29,000 | Good | $19,929 | Challenging | 88th 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 →
