36 Teacher Education colleges in the West with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $60,306.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | University Of IdahoPublic | $54,670 | $21,982 | Good | $21,162 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility |
| #27 | $54,659 | $20,000 | Good | $21,710 | High | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | $54,384 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #29 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $53,263 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,000 | High | 69th percentile mobility |
| #30 | Pacific Oaks CollegePrivate | $52,485 | $29,105 | Manageable | $12,485 | Challenging | 78th percentile mobility |
| #31 | $52,231 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | High | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Challenging | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $51,658 | $20,500 | Good | $18,968 | Challenging | 76th percentile mobility |
| #34 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $45,608 | $20,039 | Good | $14,334 | Challenging | 71th percentile mobility |
| #35 | $44,792 | $18,450 | Good | $13,000 | Manageable | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #36 | $39,067 | $17,095 | Excellent | $10,166 | Manageable | 75th 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 →
