6 Psychology colleges in Connecticut with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $67,287.
Most rankings ignore accessibility. We flipped the model: first, filter for schools that actually enroll and graduate low-income students (60th percentile+ mobility). Then rank by earnings. These 6 Psychology programs made the cut.
Yale University leads the rankings, producing Psychology graduates earning $100,533 while maintaining an 81st percentile mobility score. At the other end, graduates still earn $55,043—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can deliver strong outcomes across the board.
Western Connecticut State University serves 35% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $59,115. The school maintains manageable debt with a 15% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. University Of Connecticut combines 24% Pell enrollment with 95th percentile mobility and good affordability at a 10% burden.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $100,533 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $73,997 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $59,115 | $24,147 | Good | $19,000 | Challenging | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $58,562 | $22,300 | Good | $19,642 | Challenging | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $56,469 | $24,250 | Good | $21,628 | Challenging | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $55,043 | $22,250 | Good | $23,770 | Challenging | 87th 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 →
