Community College Transfer Is Best Pathway For Increasing Latino Stem Graduates

Whether by choice or by necessity, community colleges are the dominant institution for Latino students. So to the extent that Latinos are underrepresented among bachelor’s degree recipients in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, increasing the flow of STEM students from community colleges to four-year institutions – and better ensuring the success of those who go on to Hispanic-serving institutions – is likely to be the best way to attack that deficit, a new report argues