7 Philosophy colleges in Massachusetts with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $80,472.
We started with Philosophy programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 7 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
At $103,937 in median earnings, Boston College tops this list of mobility-focused programs while maintaining an 86th percentile mobility score. Philosophy outcomes peak across these schools, with graduates averaging $80,472—demonstrating that accessible programs can deliver exceptional career results.
The best mobility schools deliver a double win: they serve low-income students AND leave them with manageable debt. Boston College exemplifies this—86th percentile for mobility with just a 10% payment burden, meaning graduates keep more of their earnings.
Earnings: $103,937 | Mobility: 86th percentile
43% Pell students with $65,865 earnings
10% payment burden | Good
30% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston CollegePrivate | $103,937 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable | 82th percentile mobility |
| #2 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $90,543 | — | — | — | — | 83th percentile mobility |
| #3 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $83,238 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Challenging | 91th percentile mobility |
| #4 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $83,214 | — | — | — | — | 83th percentile mobility |
| #5 | $71,631 | — | — | — | — | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $65,865 | $21,974 | Good | $17,163 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $64,874 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Manageable | 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 →
