5 Physical Sciences colleges in Missouri with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $61,772.
We started with Physical Sciences programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 5 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
Missouri University Of Science And Technology leads the rankings, producing Physical Sciences graduates earning $82,957 while maintaining an 83rd percentile mobility score. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $61,772—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
University Of Missouri-Kansas City serves 25% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $59,637. Even better: graduates face just a 10% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. These schools deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $82,957 | Mobility: 83rd percentile
25% Pell students with $59,637 earnings
9% payment burden | Good
17% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $82,957 | $23,250 | Manageable | $30,462 | High | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $63,403 | $20,500 | High | $32,529 | High | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $59,637 | $18,750 | Good | $18,462 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $53,037 | $20,000 | Good | $15,027 | Manageable | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $49,827 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Challenging | 78th 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 →
