5 Psychology colleges in Washington with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $65,883.
We started with Psychology programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 5 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads the rankings, producing Psychology graduates earning $78,466 while maintaining a 96th percentile mobility score. Washington State University follows at $68,905 with 93rd percentile mobility, proving that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Eastern Washington University serves 35% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $57,897. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks 96th percentile for mobility with just a 11% payment burden, meaning graduates keep most of their earnings.
Earnings: $78,466 | Mobility: 96th percentile
35% Pell students with $57,897 earnings
11% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
23% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,466 | $14,615 | Good | $24,883 | Challenging | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $68,905 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $62,569 | $18,500 | Good | $23,123 | High | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $61,580 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | 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 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
