Latino students make up most of the nation's growth in college degrees
Latino students accounted for the vast majority, 79%, of the four percent overall increase in degree attainment over the last five years, though they still lag behind other groups, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education.
Latinos are making substantial strides in college degree attainment, according to a report released Tuesday.
Hispanic students accounted for the vast majority, 79%, of the 4% overall increase in degree attainment over the last five years, according to an analysis by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit focused on improving ways to boost Latino college completion.
However, Latinos still lag behind other groups in terms of college degree attainment. Only 27% of Hispanics earned an associate degree or higher in the 2021-22 academic year, compared to 44% of other Americans, and Latinos remain underrepresented in colleges and universities, according to the study.
Sarita Brown, co-founder and president of Excelencia in Education, said it's essential to increase the number of Latinos earning college degrees to address the country’s workplace and labor goals.
“We are proud to make common cause with institutional leaders who choose to be part of our national network committed to accelerating Latino student success in higher education," Brown said in a statement. "Together, they are ensuring America’s bright future with the talents of Latinos.”
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