59 Public Administration colleges in the Midwest with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $58,824.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $51,532 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,306 | High | 76th percentile mobility |
| #52 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | $22,250 | Manageable | $19,243 | High | 72th percentile mobility |
| #53 | $50,105 | $19,500 | Manageable | $14,457 | High | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | $49,827 | $21,992 | Challenging | $15,092 | High | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #55 | $49,500 | $22,750 | Manageable | $14,381 | High | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $48,387 | $24,000 | Manageable | $17,049 | High | 81th percentile mobility |
| #57 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #58 | $47,107 | $21,474 | Manageable | $17,287 | High | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #59 | Huntington UniversityPrivate | $46,672 | $25,576 | High | $24,974 | High | 72th 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 →
