57 Physical Sciences colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $64,312.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $53,263 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,000 | High | 73th percentile mobility |
| #52 | $52,231 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #53 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Good | $18,968 | Challenging | 78th percentile mobility |
| #55 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Good | $18,257 | Manageable | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | $20,039 | Manageable | $14,334 | High | 72th percentile mobility |
| #57 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Good | $13,000 | Challenging | 89th 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 →
