Research: Fast Facts: Education Pipeline

Latinos in Graduate Education (PDF)
Graduate education provides the opportunity to rise to the professional level of a discipline and to become an expert in a field of study. A graduate education program requires study beyond the bachelor’s degree, resulting in a master’s, first-professional or doctoral degree.

Latinos in Undergraduate Education (PDF)
Undergraduate education is study beyond high school at an institution offering programs ending in an associate or bachelor degree and is an important path to workforce success.

Latinos in Secondary Education (PDF)
Secondary education, or high school, is fundamental to upward mobility and helps individuals negotiate the path to achievement and economic success. Secondary education generally includes grades nine through twelve

Latinos in Elementary Education (PDF)
Elementary education is the critical development period for all areas of learning. Elementary education generally includes kindergarten through grade eight, referred to in various grade groupings as primary, elementary, and middle school.

Latinos in Early Childhood Education (PDF)
Early childhood education, or pre-school encompasses education programs for children up to 5 years of age, and may provide related services to meet children’s psychological and health needs. Preschool prepares children for a solid education by teaching learning and socialization skills.

Latino Males in Higher Education (PDF)
Specific education statistics on Latino males.