Latino College Completion: Georgia

STATE RANKING

Georgia had the 10th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

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

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Georgia is 25, compared to 38 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Georgia, 18% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 36% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

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

Hispanic Outreach and Leadership (HOLA) – Armstrong Atlantic State University Learn More

Latino Student Services and Outreach (LASSO) – Georgia 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 GEORGIA

Southern Education Foundation  Learn More

Southern Regional Education Board  Learn More

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