5 Speech-Language Pathology colleges in Michigan with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $52,366.
Top Speech-Language Pathology graduates on this list earn over $55,874—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 5 programs deliver both access and results.
Central Michigan University leads the rankings, producing Speech-Language Pathology graduates earning $55,874 while maintaining an 88th percentile mobility score. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $52,366—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
Wayne State University serves 43% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $53,493. Even better: graduates face just a 10.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. These schools deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $55,874 | Mobility: 88th percentile
43% Pell students with $53,493 earnings
10.7% payment burden | Good
20.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $55,874 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | 88th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $53,562 | $26,188 | Manageable | $22,488 | High | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $53,493 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $51,793 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | 83th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $47,107 | $21,474 | Good | $17,287 | Manageable | 73th 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 →
