Hey folks! For my research, I need to find out what the most popular college majors are according to race and gender. Anyone have any data or resources that could possibly help me? Thanks!
Hello! While I don't have the specific data available right now, I can guide you on finding it. Typically, U.S. colleges and universities submit data annually about their enrolment, graduation rates, and fields of study to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This includes data stratified by race and gender.
You can specifically look at NCES's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), which collects various data from postsecondary institutions. Sometimes these data sets include degree completion by program, race/ethnicity, and gender.
Also, consider checking out the reports generated by the American Community Survey, provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. They have data on educational attainment. While they might not have every major broken down by race and gender, they should have data on general fields of study.
Lastly, a few studies or reports might provide relevant information. For instance, Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce often generates reports about college majors, earnings, and demographic trends.
Remember to be mindful and sensitive when handling and presenting this information, as it involves personal identities!
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