Latino College Completion: New Jersey

STATE RANKING

New Jersey had the 7th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In New Jersey, 20% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in New Jersey is 30, compared to 42 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In New Jersey, 22% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 45% 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.

The Clave Latino Male Empowerment Program –Union County College  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 NEW JERSEY

The ASPIRA Association  Learn More

Educational Testing Service  Learn More

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