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 | $69,020 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $65,543 | $26,000 | Challenging | $40,568 | High | 80th percentile mobility |
| #3 | $64,705 | $17,100 | Excellent | $9,000 | Good | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $62,616 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $58,532 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Manageable | 84th percentile mobility |
| #6 | $55,813 | $21,058 | Good | $11,598 | Manageable | 77th 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 →
