5 Philosophy colleges in Pennsylvania with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $81,285.
Top Philosophy graduates on this list earn over $114,862—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 5 programs deliver both access and results.
Carnegie Mellon University leads the rankings, producing Philosophy graduates earning $114,862 while maintaining an 84th percentile mobility score. University of Pennsylvania follows at $111,371 with 88th percentile mobility, demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Temple University serves 30% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $63,727. The school maintains 97th percentile mobility with a manageable 14% payment burden. These programs prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
Earnings: $114,862 | Mobility: 84th percentile
30% Pell students with $63,727 earnings
3% payment burden | Excellent
11% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $114,862 | $21,750 | Good | $37,130 | High | 84th percentile mobility |
| #2 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $111,371 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good | 88th percentile mobility |
| #3 | Temple UniversityPublic | $63,727 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High | 97th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $63,435 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $53,032 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,528 | High | 87th 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
