6 Physical Sciences colleges in Minnesota with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,852.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carleton CollegePrivate | $75,525 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $69,020 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $65,543 | — | — | — | — | 61th percentile mobility |
| #4 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $63,878 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #5 | $62,616 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $58,532 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Manageable | 73th 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 →
