7 Public Administration colleges in Georgia with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $59,388.
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 7 Public Administration programs made the cut.
Georgia Institute Of Technology-Main Campus leads the rankings, producing Public Administration graduates earning $102,772 while maintaining a 92nd percentile mobility score. The outcomes range from $40,674 to $102,772—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on results.
Kennesaw State University serves 35% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while achieving a remarkable 99th percentile mobility score. However, graduates face a 21% payment burden, falling in the 'Challenging' category. Georgia Institute Of Technology offers better affordability with an 11% burden rated 'Good'.
Earnings: $102,772 | Mobility: 92nd percentile
65% Pell students with $40,674 earnings
11.5% 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 | $102,772 | — | — | — | — | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $68,726 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging | 94th percentile mobility |
| #3 | $57,552 | $23,833 | Manageable | $19,000 | High | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $50,135 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | Challenging | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $48,472 | $20,500 | Manageable | $15,568 | Challenging | 85th percentile mobility |
| #6 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,384 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Manageable | 98th percentile mobility |
| #7 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $40,674 | $25,024 | Manageable | $10,892 | Challenging | 77th 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 →
