90 Social Sciences colleges in the Midwest with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $61,249.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | $52,131 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | Challenging | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #77 | $52,021 | $21,503 | Good | $14,012 | Challenging | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #78 | $51,989 | $21,500 | Excellent | $17,781 | Manageable | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #79 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $51,833 | $23,250 | Good | $20,800 | High | 88th percentile mobility |
| #80 | $51,793 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | 79th percentile mobility | |
| #81 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $51,532 | $20,500 | Good | $14,306 | Manageable | 73th percentile mobility |
| #82 | University Of ToledoPublic | $50,632 | $22,250 | Good | $19,243 | Challenging | 80th percentile mobility |
| #83 | $49,827 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #84 | $49,560 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,000 | Good | 61th percentile mobility | |
| #85 | $49,500 | $22,750 | Manageable | $14,381 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility | |
| #86 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $48,387 | $24,000 | Good | $17,049 | Manageable | 79th percentile mobility |
| #87 | $47,896 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | 72th percentile mobility | |
| #88 | $47,107 | $21,474 | Good | $17,287 | Challenging | 71th percentile mobility | |
| #89 | $46,600 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | 61th percentile mobility | |
| #90 | $45,388 | $24,500 | Challenging | $21,394 | High | 87th 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 →
