7 Speech-Language Pathology colleges in Illinois with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $60,125.
These 7 Speech-Language Pathology programs aren't just accessible—they deliver results. Each school ranks in the 60th percentile or above for social mobility, meaning they actually enroll and graduate low-income students. Then we ranked them by graduate earnings, finding schools that are both accessible AND high-performing.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign leads the rankings, producing Speech-Language Pathology graduates earning $81,054 while maintaining a 98th percentile mobility score. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $60,125—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
Governors State University serves 52% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $58,169. Even better: graduates face just an 11% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. These schools deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $81,054 | Mobility: 98th percentile
52% Pell students with $58,169 earnings
7% payment burden | Excellent
14% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $81,054 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Challenging | 98th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $62,117 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Manageable | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $58,169 | $18,618 | Good | $13,991 | Manageable | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $57,808 | $22,162 | Good | $19,508 | Challenging | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $56,346 | $20,500 | Good | $21,500 | Challenging | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $53,390 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Manageable | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $51,989 | $21,500 | Excellent | $17,781 | Manageable | 71th 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 →
