47 Philosophy colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $63,703.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $59,025 | — | — | — | — | 92th percentile mobility |
| #27 | $58,308 | — | — | — | — | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | $58,128 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | $57,743 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Challenging | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #30 | $57,413 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Challenging | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | $57,289 | $21,500 | Good | $19,809 | Challenging | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | $57,010 | — | — | — | — | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $56,906 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging | 99th percentile mobility |
| #34 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $56,416 | — | — | — | — | 73th percentile mobility |
| #35 | $56,343 | — | — | — | — | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #36 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $55,939 | $22,500 | Good | $32,980 | Challenging | 78th percentile mobility |
| #37 | $54,967 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,737 | High | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #38 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $53,899 | $20,500 | Manageable | $20,717 | High | 87th percentile mobility |
| #39 | $53,551 | — | — | — | — | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #40 | $49,620 | $12,950 | Manageable | $8,107 | High | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #41 | $49,587 | — | — | — | — | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #42 | $49,458 | — | — | — | — | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #43 | $48,541 | — | — | — | — | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #44 | University Of MemphisPublic | $48,458 | — | — | — | — | 88th percentile mobility |
| #45 | $48,160 | — | — | — | — | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #46 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,384 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Manageable | 98th percentile mobility |
| #47 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $44,813 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | Challenging | 99th 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 →
