Three college presidents from Ferris State, Lamar University and Cal State San Bernardino highlighted practical campus programs aimed at boosting graduates’ earnings and upward mobility. Public Agenda’s analysis tied higher institutional completion rates to stronger median earnings and urged data-driven supports targeted to low‑income and first‑generation students. Panelists described strategies such as intrusive advising, employer-aligned credentials, wraparound services and using institutional data to allocate supports where they raise completion most for low-income cohorts. The analysis quantified modest per‑graduate median earnings gains associated with incremental increases in institutional completion rates. Why it matters: Institutions serving underrepresented populations are deploying tactical interventions to raise postgraduation earnings—a priority for funders, state policymakers and enrollment managers seeking evidence‑based returns on higher‑education investment.