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Abstract

An Analysis of Intergenerational Transmission of Education among Hispanic Americans

Arthur Wang*

Hispanic Americans now constitute the largest minority group in the United States understanding the sources of their socioeconomic status is important for providing a more accurate appraisal of racial/ethnic inequality. It is reported on the average Hispanic Americans have the lowest educational level among racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. For example, according to the U.S. Census, 58% of Asians have a bachelor’s degree or higher, followed by nonHispanic Whites (40%) and Blacks (26%). Only 19% of Hispanics have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Additionally, among Hispanics, foreign-born Hispanics demonstrate a lower educational level than native-born Hispanics. 20% of native-born Hispanics have a college degree compared to 12% of foreign-born Hispanics in 2015.

Published Date: 2022-11-08; Received Date: 2022-10-07