5 Philosophy colleges in Colorado with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $60,261.
These 5 Philosophy programs in Colorado 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 Colorado Boulder leads the rankings, producing Philosophy graduates earning $69,738 while maintaining a 94th percentile mobility score. Across Colorado, these mobility-focused programs average $60,261 in graduate earnings—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
University Of Colorado Denver serves 26% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $64,270. However, debt burdens vary significantly: Boulder graduates face just an 11% payment burden (Good affordability), while Colorado State reaches 49%—a meaningful difference for loan repayment.
Earnings: $69,738 | Mobility: 94th percentile
35% Pell students with $52,093 earnings
11% payment burden | Good affordability
34% family burden | High burden tier
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,738 | — | — | — | — | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $64,270 | — | — | — | — | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $60,543 | — | — | — | — | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $54,659 | $20,000 | Good | $21,710 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $52,093 | — | — | — | — | 90th 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 →
