107 Social Sciences colleges in the Northeast with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $71,522.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101 | $52,416 | $26,000 | Good | $26,233 | Challenging | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #102 | $52,349 | $25,000 | Good | $20,284 | Manageable | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #103 | $52,334 | $21,028 | Good | $12,951 | Manageable | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #104 | $51,019 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #105 | University Of MainePublic | $48,653 | $25,000 | Good | $21,900 | Manageable | 74th percentile mobility |
| #106 | $47,295 | $23,725 | Manageable | $17,794 | High | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #107 | 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 →
