56 Physical Sciences colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,193.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | $52,231 | $20,470 | Excellent | $22,566 | Manageable | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #52 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Good | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #53 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Challenging | 76th percentile mobility |
| #54 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Good | $18,257 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #55 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | — | — | — | — | 71th percentile mobility |
| #56 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Excellent | $13,000 | Manageable | 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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
