5 Theology colleges in the South with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $42,737.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Central Baptist CollegePrivate | $46,789 | $22,250 | Manageable | $14,764 | High | 62th percentile mobility |
| #2 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $44,813 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | Challenging | 99th percentile mobility |
| #3 | Criswell CollegePrivate | $43,185 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $41,623 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Trinity Baptist CollegePrivate | $37,275 | — | — | — | — | 62th 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 →
