Trends in Diversity: A National Perspective

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Trends in Diversity:A National Perspective

Trends in Diversity:A National Perspective

Bryan J. Cook

Director

Center for Policy Analysis

American Council on Education

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“By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.” 

  – President Barak Obama

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2007 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)2007 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)

Current US Degree Attainment

Top OECD Country

37% 55%

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The Problem: 2007 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)

The Problem: 2007 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)

Degree Attainment

+

US citizens with some college, no

degree=

US Degree Attainment

37% 21% 58%

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Optimistic Scenario: Estimated 2020 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)

Optimistic Scenario: Estimated 2020 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)

US citizens with some college, no

degree earn degree

+

Maintain 2007 Degree

Attainment

=

US Attainment

12.6% 37% 49.6%

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Optimistic Scenario: Estimated 2020 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)

Optimistic Scenario: Estimated 2020 Degree Attainment (ages 25 to 34)

US citizens with some college, no

degree earn degree

+

Maintain 2007 Degree

Attainment

=

US Attainment Estimated Top OECD Country

12.6% 37% 49.6% 60%

10.4% gap remains between U.S. Attainment and conservative estimate of top OECD Country

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The Problem: Definition of Degree Attainment

The Problem: Definition of Degree Attainment

Number of Americans that hold

a college degree

=Degree Attainment

Total American population

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The Problem: Degree attainment and Population Change (age 25 to 34)

The Problem: Degree attainment and Population Change (age 25 to 34)

Race Percent with college degree in 2007

Increase in population by 2020

Hispanic 20% 30%

Black 28% 23%

White 47% 8%

Asian 73% 15%

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Percent Population Age 25-34 with a Least an AA Degree 2005

Percent Population Age 25-34 with a Least an AA Degree 2005

45%

28%18%

70%

42%

20% 23%

90%

White AfricanAmerican

Hispanic Asian

US MI

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Michigan Population Projections by Race, 2025

Michigan Population Projections by Race, 2025

0%

15%

49%

53%

Asian

Hispanic

African American

White

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A National PortraitA National Portrait

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Distribution of Population by Race, 2008

Distribution of Population by Race, 2008

66

12 15

4 1

77

14

4 2 10

20

40

60

80

White Black Hispanic Asian NativeAmericans

US Michigan

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Distribution of 18 to 34 Year Old Population by Race, 2008

Distribution of 18 to 34 Year Old Population by Race, 2008

60

1319

51 2

74

15

5 3 1 20

20

40

60

80

White Black Hispanic Asian NativeAmericans

Other

US

Michigan

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Distribution of Midwest 18-34 Population by Race, 2008

Distribution of Midwest 18-34 Population by Race, 2008

74

15

5 3 1 2

74

129

30 1

0

20

40

60

80

White Black Hispanic Asian NativeAmericans

Other

Michigan Midwest

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High School 4yr Graduation Rates (2003)

High School 4yr Graduation Rates (2003)

76%

52%56%

77%

47%

White AfricanAmerican

Hispanic Asian NativeAmerican

US

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High School 4yr Graduation RatesHigh School 4yr Graduation Rates

76%

52%56%

77%

47%

23%

67%

35%32%

75%

White AfricanAmerican

Hispanic Asian NativeAmerican

US

MI

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High School Completion Rates for 18-24 year old population 1986-2006

High School Completion Rates for 18-24 year old population 1986-2006

86.983.1

76.576.5

68

59.9

50

60

70

80

90

'86

'88

'90

'92

'94

'96

'98

'00

'02

'04

'06

White African American Hispanic

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Immediate College Enrollment Rates for 18-24 year old population 1986-2006

Immediate College Enrollment Rates for 18-24 year old population 1986-2006

44.2

28.6 32.4

22.225.4

18.2

0

10

20

30

40

50

'86

'88

'90

'92

'94

'96

'98

'00

'02

'04

'06

White African American Hispanic

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United States 18-34 Year Old Population by Race, 2008

United States 18-34 Year Old Population by Race, 2008

60

1319

51 2

60

12 116

17

0

20

40

60

80

White Black Hispanic Asian NA Unknown

US 18-34 population (2008)

US Undergraduate Population (2007)

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Michigan 18 to 34 Year Old Population by Race, 2008

Michigan 18 to 34 Year Old Population by Race, 2008

74

15

5 3 1 2

71

13

3 3 18

0

20

40

60

80

White Black Hispanic Asian NativeAmericans

Other/RaceUnknown

Michigan Population (2008)

Michigan College Population (2007)

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Midwestern 18 to 34 Year Old Population by Race

Midwestern 18 to 34 Year Old Population by Race

74

129

30 1

71

115 4

06

White Black Hispanic Asian NA Unknown

Midwest population (2008)

Midwest undergraduate population (2007)

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Four Year Enrollment 1996-2006Four Year Enrollment 1996-2006

11.8

52.9

1,500,000

2,500,000

3,500,000

4,500,000

5,500,000

6,500,000

'96 '98 '01 '04 '05 '06

White Minority

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Distribution of Race at Four Year Schools, 1996 and 2006

Distribution of Race at Four Year Schools, 1996 and 2006

Race 1996 2006

White 71% 62%

African American 10% 11%

Hispanic 6% 8%

Asian 5% 6%

American Indian 1% 1%

Foreign 4% 4%

Race Unknown 4% 8%

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Michigan Four-Year Enrollment 1996-2006

Michigan Four-Year Enrollment 1996-2006

0

50000

100000

150000

200000

250000

300000

1996 2006

White

Minority

White % Change = 15%Minority % Change = 42%

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Distribution of Race at Michigan Four Year Schools, 1996 and 2006

Distribution of Race at Michigan Four Year Schools, 1996 and 2006

Race 1996 2006

White 76% 71%

African American 10% 11%

Hispanic 2% 3%

Asian 3% 4%

American Indian 1% 1%

Foreign 5% 5%

Race Unknown 3% 6%

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Two Year Enrollment 1996-2006Two Year Enrollment 1996-2006

5.6

44.6

1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

'96 '98 '01 '04 '05 '06

White Minority

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Distribution of Race at Two Year Schools, 1996 and 2006

Distribution of Race at Two Year Schools, 1996 and 2006

Race 1996 2006

White 65% 57%

African American 11% 13%

Hispanic 11% 15%

Asian 6% 6%

American Indian 1% 1%

Foreign 2% 1%

Race Unknown 4% 6%

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Michigan Two-Year Enrollment 1996-2006

Michigan Two-Year Enrollment 1996-2006

0

50000

100000

150000

200000

1996 2006

White

Minority

White % Change = -2%Minority % Change = 45%

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Distribution of Race at Michigan Two Year Schools, 1996 and 2006

Distribution of Race at Michigan Two Year Schools, 1996 and 2006

Race 1996 2006

White 79% 69%

African American 11% 15%

Hispanic 2% 3%

Asian 2% 2%

American Indian 1% 1%

Foreign 1% 2%

Race Unknown 4% 9%

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Graduation RatesGraduation Rates

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Public 4-year Graduation Rates 2007Public 4-year Graduation Rates 2007

56%

36%

50%

71%

41%37%

64%

46%

40%

57%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

White AfricanAmerican

Hispanic Asian AmericanIndian

US

MI

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Public 2-year Graduation Rates 2007Public 2-year Graduation Rates 2007

29%

16%

22%

28%24%

35%

50%

33%31%

43%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

White AfricanAmerican

Hispanic Asian AmericanIndian

US

MI

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Gender EquityGender Equity

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Percentage of Undergraduates Aged 24 or Younger Who Are Male

Percentage of Undergraduates Aged 24 or Younger Who Are Male

Percentage of College Students by Gender1995 2007

All U.S. Men 48% 46%

African American Men 37% 41%

American Indian Men 45% 49%

Asian American Men 54% 49%

Hispanic Men 45% 42%

White Men 44.8% 43.6%

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Percent of Undergraduates Who Are Male by Race and Income, 2007

Percent of Undergraduates Who Are Male by Race and Income, 2007

Low Income Middle Income

High Income

White 44% 48% 51%

African American

42% 45% 48%

Hispanic 42% 44% 48%

Asian 45% 53% 52%

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New Reporting Requirements for Race/Ethnicity

New Reporting Requirements for Race/Ethnicity

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Old Reporting Categories New Reporting Categories

White, non Hispanic White

Black, non Hispanic Black

Hispanic Hispanic (of any race)

Asian/Pacific Islander Asian

American Indian/Alaskan Native American Indian or Alaska Native

Race Unknown Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Non Resident Alien Race Unknown

Non Resident Alien

Two or more races

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OverviewOverview

• Educational Attainment major goal

• HS graduation rates are bad

• Growing diversity, especially at two year schools)

• Gender Equity: income important

• New R/E reporting requirements will impact racial diversity trend data.

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Q & AQ & A

Bryan J Cook

Bryan_cook@ace.nche.edu

202-360-3590

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