SDG 9 ยท Indicator

Racial Disparity in STEM Degrees

times higher


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Click a state to learn more and see racially disaggregated data (where available).


Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


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

Racial Disparity in STEM Degrees