41 Public Administration colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $63,051.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $59,977 | $14,715 | Excellent | $12,000 | Good | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | $59,247 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | $59,211 | $13,000 | Excellent | $12,526 | Good | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | $59,115 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | 100th percentile mobility | |
| #30 | $57,906 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,859 | Manageable | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | $57,897 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,148 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | $57,624 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,988 | Challenging | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | $57,162 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Good | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #34 | University Of WyomingPublic | $56,880 | $18,000 | Good | $16,000 | Challenging | 80th percentile mobility |
| #35 | $55,037 | $19,450 | Excellent | $20,906 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #36 | $54,384 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #37 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #38 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Good | $18,968 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility |
| #39 | $47,626 | $18,000 | Excellent | $18,257 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #40 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | $20,039 | Good | $14,334 | Manageable | 71th percentile mobility |
| #41 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Good | $10,166 | Manageable | 75th 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 →
