Latino College Completion: North Carolina

STATE RANKING

North Carolina had the 11th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In North Carolina, 11% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in North Carolina is 25, compared to 40 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In North Carolina, 17% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 38% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

The following are examples of institutional programs across the country with evidence of effectiveness in serving Latino students nominated for Examples of Excelencia.

Community Spanish Facilitator Certificate – Durham Technical Community College  Learn More

New and Enhanced Latino Programming – North Carolina State University  Learn More

Click here to access Excelencia in Education’s Growing What Works database for more information on institutional programs improving Latino student success in higher education across the country.

ENSURING AMERICA'S FUTURE PARTNERS IN NORTH CAROLINA

Southern Regional Education Board  Learn More

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