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Degrees in the Hispanic Community

In 2000, 7% of Hispanics earned Bachelor’s degrees in education, compared to the national average of 9%
In 2000, 2% of Hispanics earned Bachelor’s degrees in the computer science and information technology sciences combined, compared to the national average of 3%
In 2000, 5% of Hispanics earned Bachelor’s degrees in health professions, compared to the national average of 6%
In 2000, 8% of Hispanics earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, compared to the national average of 6%
In 2000, 12% of Hispanics earned a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences/history, compared to the national average of 10%
In 1999, Hispanics made up 3% of all full-time faculty in degree-granting institutions