Latino College Completion: Pennsylvania

STATE RANKING

Pennsylvania had the 13th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Pennsylvania, 8% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Pennsylvania is 25compared to 42 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Pennsylvania, 20% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 39% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

The following is an example of an institutional program in Pennsylvania with evidence of effectiveness in serving Latino students nominated for Examples of Excelencia.

BUSCA (Bilingual Undergraduate Studies for Collegiate Advancement – La Salle 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 PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education   Learn More

Project GRAD:  Learn More

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