59 Speech-Language Pathology colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $57,286.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Marshall UniversityPublic | $46,354 | $23,250 | Excellent | $13,944 | Good | 79th percentile mobility |
| #52 | $45,938 | $20,346 | Good | $16,180 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #53 | $45,795 | $22,500 | Excellent | $14,685 | Manageable | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #54 | $45,379 | $17,367 | Excellent | $11,366 | Manageable | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #55 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $44,737 | $20,500 | Good | $18,465 | Challenging | 75th percentile mobility |
| #56 | $44,140 | $22,500 | Good | $14,301 | Challenging | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #57 | $43,889 | $22,095 | Good | $18,310 | Manageable | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #58 | $42,617 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,000 | Manageable | 81th percentile mobility | |
| #59 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $39,060 | $30,470 | Challenging | $15,000 | High | 78th 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 →
