61 Physical Sciences colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,177.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | $55,037 | $19,450 | Good | $20,906 | Challenging | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #52 | University Of IdahoPublic | $54,670 | $21,982 | Challenging | $21,162 | High | 87th percentile mobility |
| #53 | $54,384 | $19,000 | Excellent | $23,489 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $54,022 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Excellent | 96th percentile mobility |
| #55 | $53,406 | $13,969 | Challenging | $7,556 | High | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $53,263 | $22,500 | Good | $25,000 | High | 82th percentile mobility |
| #57 | $52,231 | $20,470 | Excellent | $22,566 | Manageable | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #58 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Good | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #59 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility |
| #60 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Good | $18,257 | Challenging | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #61 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | $46,349 | $18,389 | Good | $21,062 | Challenging | 75th percentile mobility |
| #62 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | $20,039 | Manageable | $14,334 | High | 82th percentile mobility |
| #63 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Excellent | $13,000 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #64 | $44,511 | $22,400 | High | $19,000 | High | 76th 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 →
