44 Psychology colleges in California with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $70,707.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Westmont CollegePrivate | $64,778 | $23,250 | Manageable | $61,820 | High | 83th percentile mobility |
| #27 | $64,403 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Manageable | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | $64,368 | $16,144 | Excellent | $18,376 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | $64,172 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #30 | $63,188 | $13,540 | Excellent | $12,700 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | $62,951 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Manageable | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | $62,908 | $17,350 | Excellent | $18,031 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | $62,152 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,033 | Challenging | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #34 | $61,504 | $26,063 | Good | $31,387 | Challenging | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #35 | $61,244 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Manageable | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #36 | $59,977 | $14,715 | Excellent | $12,000 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #37 | $59,247 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #38 | $59,211 | — | — | — | — | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #39 | $59,115 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Manageable | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #40 | $59,009 | $16,600 | Good | $9,000 | Manageable | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #41 | $57,162 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #42 | $56,899 | $20,000 | Good | $21,265 | Challenging | 62th percentile mobility | |
| #43 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Good | $18,257 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #44 | Touro University WorldwidePrivate | $40,803 | $25,000 | Manageable | $17,600 | High | 62th 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 →
