104 Physical Sciences colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $59,007.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101 | $44,544 | $26,000 | Manageable | $13,815 | Challenging | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #102 | $44,301 | $20,547 | High | $14,710 | High | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #103 | $44,140 | $22,500 | Excellent | $14,301 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #104 | $44,030 | $20,500 | Excellent | $20,305 | Manageable | 83th percentile mobility | |
| #105 | $43,889 | $22,095 | High | $18,310 | High | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #106 | $43,407 | $25,000 | Good | $10,984 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #107 | $42,617 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,000 | Good | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #108 | $38,924 | $29,000 | High | $19,929 | High | 94th 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 →
