SDG 9 ยท Indicator
Racial Disparity in STEM Degrees
times higher
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Good progress or SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
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US Performance
Good progress or SDG achieved
1.04
Description
How many times more likely are white people aged 25+ to earn a first bachelor's degree in STEM, when compared to the racial group least served.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1, indicating equality.
Reference
ACS