160 Psychology colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $57,041.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #151 | Berea CollegePrivate | $43,150 | $3,591 | Excellent | $0 | Excellent | 62th percentile mobility |
| #152 | $42,968 | $28,250 | Challenging | $19,245 | High | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #153 | $42,617 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,000 | Challenging | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #154 | $41,109 | $36,500 | Challenging | $21,007 | High | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #155 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $40,674 | $25,024 | Challenging | $10,892 | High | 77th percentile mobility |
| #156 | Alabama A & M UniversityPublic | $40,628 | $31,000 | Challenging | $19,266 | High | 79th percentile mobility |
| #157 | $40,144 | $22,987 | Manageable | $8,791 | Challenging | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #158 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $39,060 | $30,470 | Challenging | $15,000 | High | 78th percentile mobility |
| #159 | $38,924 | $29,000 | Manageable | $19,929 | High | 88th 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 →
