Latino College Completion: Louisiana

STATE RANKING

Louisiana had the 31st largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Louisiana, 3% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Louisiana is 29, compared to 39 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Louisiana, 23% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 28% 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.

Early College High School Initiative – El Paso Community College  Learn More

UNIV 1301- Learning Framework – University of Texas - Pan American  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 LOUISIANA

Southern Regional Education Board  Learn More

Click here to learn more about the initiative.