38 Philosophy colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $68,276.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $61,504 | $26,063 | Manageable | $31,387 | High | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | University Of OregonPublic | $61,324 | $20,139 | Excellent | $44,405 | High | 90th percentile mobility |
| #28 | $61,244 | $14,505 | Good | $12,050 | Challenging | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | $60,543 | — | — | — | — | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #30 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $59,979 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | Challenging | 97th percentile mobility |
| #31 | $59,211 | $13,000 | Excellent | $12,526 | Manageable | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | $59,115 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Manageable | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | $57,906 | $20,500 | Good | $18,859 | Challenging | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #34 | $55,037 | — | — | — | — | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #35 | $54,659 | $20,000 | Good | $21,710 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #36 | $52,093 | — | — | — | — | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #37 | $48,361 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility | |
| #38 | $44,792 | — | — | — | — | 89th 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 →
