5 Public Administration colleges in Connecticut with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $60,637.
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 5 Public Administration programs made the cut.
At $73,997 in median earnings, University Of Connecticut tops this list of mobility-focused programs while maintaining a 95th percentile mobility score. Across these schools, graduates earn between $55,043 and $73,997—proving that accessible programs can deliver strong career outcomes.
These Connecticut schools serve an average of 32% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000. Central Connecticut State University exemplifies the double win: 90th percentile mobility with just a 10.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability category. Meanwhile, Western Connecticut State University manages a 12.5% burden despite serving 35% Pell students.
Earnings: $73,997 | Mobility: 95th percentile
37% Pell students with $55,043 earnings
10.7% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
21.6% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $73,997 | $21,500 | High | $35,324 | High | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $59,115 | $24,147 | Manageable | $19,000 | Challenging | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $58,562 | $22,300 | Good | $19,642 | Challenging | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $56,469 | $24,250 | Good | $21,628 | Challenging | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $55,043 | $22,250 | Good | $23,770 | Challenging | 86th 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 →
