35 Social Sciences colleges in New York with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $68,825.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $58,073 | $18,750 | Good | $23,871 | Challenging | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $58,013 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Good | 96th percentile mobility |
| #28 | $57,566 | $20,880 | Good | $19,416 | Manageable | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $56,945 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Good | 75th percentile mobility |
| #30 | $56,403 | $21,196 | Good | $19,010 | Manageable | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | $56,195 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | Suny BrockportPublic | $54,496 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,353 | Manageable | 87th percentile mobility |
| #33 | $53,501 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #34 | $52,334 | $21,028 | Good | $12,951 | Manageable | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #35 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $45,092 | $21,067 | Manageable | $30,798 | High | 79th 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 →
