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Chapter: Appendix B: Comparison Tables of Science and Engineering Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019

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Suggested Citation: "Appendix B: Comparison Tables of Science and Engineering Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26803.

Appendix B

Comparison Tables of Science and Engineering Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019

TABLE B-1 Comparison of Science and Engineering Associate’s Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019

20112019
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
All races/ethnicities43,49032,53154,63249,803
White25,34416,01525,63017,072
Black4,7654,7764,6525,214
Latine4,9794,86612,66917,691
Asian2,2301,7225,1264,322
American Indian or Alaska Native490561427544
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander227269226210
More than one race4113152,0071,973

SOURCE: Woman, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering (NCSES, 2021).

Suggested Citation: "Appendix B: Comparison Tables of Science and Engineering Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26803.

TABLE B-2 Comparison of Science and Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019

20112019
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
All races/ethnicities275,258279,107364,648360,299
White175,430163,031201,125183,275
Black16,86929,47222,36634,819
Latine22,40629,01546,70559,632
Asian26,16124,97838,86734,733
American Indian or Alaska Native1,5601,8651,1731,547
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander575665685728
More than one race3,2193,94913,05215,093

SOURCE: Woman, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering (NCSES, 2021).

TABLE B-3 Comparison of Science and Engineering Master’s Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019

20112019
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
All races/ethnicities82,45168,202113,53596,031
White35,93531,77740,23936,971
Black3,8637,0985,3598,936
Latine3,9464,4657,0828,294
Asian5,8144,5337,7726,188
American Indian or Alaska Native278306227326
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander11411692127
More than one race6536822,2252,376

SOURCE: Woman, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering (NCSES, 2021).

Suggested Citation: "Appendix B: Comparison Tables of Science and Engineering Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26803.

TABLE B-4 Comparison of Science and Engineering Doctoral Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019

20112019
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
All races/ethnicities21,37717,09325,90521,848
White8,7958,55110,01710,057
Black5019257271,629
Latine6517461,1111,334
Asian1,1751,1581,5021,580
American Indian or Alaska Native53694764
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20172322
More than one race97105395529

SOURCE: Woman, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering (NCSES, 2021).

REFERENCE

National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). (2021). Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering. https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf21321/

Suggested Citation: "Appendix B: Comparison Tables of Science and Engineering Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26803.

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Suggested Citation: "Appendix B: Comparison Tables of Science and Engineering Degrees Earned by Race and Ethnicity and Gender in 2011 and 2019." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26803.
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