119 Social Sciences colleges in the Northeast with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $71,457.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $70,378 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Challenging | 82th percentile mobility |
| #52 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $70,204 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,729 | High | 88th percentile mobility |
| #53 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $70,196 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Challenging | 85th percentile mobility |
| #54 | $69,743 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | Challenging | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #55 | $69,571 | $25,000 | Excellent | $54,289 | High | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #56 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $69,363 | $19,500 | High | $60,000 | High | 77th percentile mobility |
| #57 | $69,331 | $12,500 | Excellent | $11,459 | Good | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #58 | Muhlenberg CollegePrivate | $69,107 | $25,455 | Excellent | $48,779 | High | 85th percentile mobility |
| #59 | $68,831 | $27,000 | Excellent | $61,178 | Challenging | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #60 | $68,804 | $25,000 | Good | $22,757 | Manageable | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #61 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $67,991 | $27,000 | Good | $49,390 | High | 78th percentile mobility |
| #62 | University At AlbanyPublic | $67,979 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,398 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility |
| #63 | $67,918 | $27,000 | Good | $53,440 | High | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #64 | $67,725 | $26,000 | High | $58,410 | High | 79th percentile mobility | |
| #65 | $67,541 | $21,000 | Excellent | $27,655 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #66 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $67,316 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,092 | Manageable | 88th percentile mobility |
| #67 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | $67,258 | $27,000 | Excellent | $44,628 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility |
| #68 | $66,479 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | High | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #69 | $66,125 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #70 | $66,125 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #71 | $66,125 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Challenging | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #72 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $66,039 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Good | 98th percentile mobility |
| #73 | $65,865 | $21,974 | Excellent | $17,163 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #74 | $64,874 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Good | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #75 | $64,355 | $17,250 | Challenging | $18,928 | High | 84th 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 →
