8 Physical Sciences colleges in Ohio with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $56,338.
Top Physical Sciences graduates on this list earn over $87,989—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 8 programs deliver both access and results.
Case Western Reserve University leads the rankings, producing Physical Sciences graduates earning $87,989 while maintaining an 80th percentile mobility score. Ohio State University-Main Campus follows at $60,409 with an exceptional 96th percentile mobility rating, proving accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
Cleveland State University serves 39% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $52,131. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks 88th percentile for mobility with just a 7.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' affordability category.
Earnings: $87,989 | Mobility: 80th percentile
39% Pell students with $52,131 earnings
7.3% payment burden | Excellent
16.7% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $87,989 | $24,000 | Good | $31,458 | Challenging | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $60,409 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | High | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $54,810 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $52,581 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $52,131 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $49,500 | $22,750 | Manageable | $14,381 | High | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Challenging | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | $45,388 | $24,500 | Good | $21,394 | Challenging | 87th 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 →
