Disparity Among First- and Second-Generation Immigrants in STEM Degrees

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Updated: January 15, 2013 | 4:24 p.m.
January 15, 2013 | 1:33 p.m.

Hispanic first-and-second generation immigrants lag behind in STEM degrees, compared to their Asian immigrant counterparts. AP Photo/LM Otero

18%: The percentage of Latino immigrants who say English is the primary language spoken at home, compared to 26% of Asian immigrants.

21.5%: The share of second-generation Latino undergrads under age 30 who took calculus in high school. (Those who complete advanced courses in high school are more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree, the study says.)

46%: The share of second-generation Asian-Americans who took calculus in high school.

52%: The percentage of Latino immigrants who ever took at least one remedial college course.

40%: The percentage of Asian immigrants who ever enrolled in at least one remedial college course.

 

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