Presents 1997-98 rankings of postsecondary institutions granting the most minority-student graduate and professional degrees. Institutions granting the most master's and doctoral degrees are listed for all disciplines and discipline groups; those granting the most first professional and medical degrees are listed separately. Within listings, data…

The average overall Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) score for high school seniors in 1994 remained at 902 of a possible 1600. Math scores showed a one-point gain whereas the average verbal scire fell one point. Despite recent improvements in minority group scores, these dropped or remained stable in 1994. Math and verbal test scores for specific…

Displays results of an annual ranking of colleges and universities with the highest rates of associate and bachelor's degrees conferred on minority group members, bachelor's degrees by ethnic group (African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American) and institution type (white or historically black), and bachelor's degrees conferred on…

In recent years, Latinas (females) have been graduating from high school, attending college, and attaining bachelor's and master's degrees at higher rates than their male counterparts, whereas Latinos (males) continue to attain doctorates, tenure-track professorships, and high-level administrative positions at higher rates than their female…

Data from a 1991-92 federal survey indicate the ranking of colleges and universities conferring the highest numbers of degrees to minority group members in all disciplines, by degree level. The data are further separated by minority group (African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American) and, in some cases, by discipline. (MSE)

While college attendance rates in the South are approaching national rates and college preparedness has improved, access and completion among racial/ethnic minorities have not kept pace. Other trends are that Florida and North Carolina are encouraging pursuit of degrees within a more liberal and realistic time frame, college dependence on tuition…

While Harvard University (Massachusetts) has surpassed many other institutions of its size in its demonstrated commitment to student diversity, African-American faculty representation is among the lowest in the Ivy League. Data are presented on minority group representation among faculty in the university's undergraduate and graduate schools,…

Annual analysis of the 100 institutions awarding the most postsecondary degrees to minority group students is described, and rankings are presented, with separate rankings for associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees and for 4 minority groups (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native…

Data from an annual survey on higher education degrees awarded to minority group members are summarized and presented. From 1988-89 to 1992-93, the increase in degrees awarded to minorities has outpaced those conferred on whites. Institutional ratings, based on number of degrees conferred, are presented for baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral…

Using data from federal surveys, the colleges and universities conferring the largest number of degrees on students of color are ranked. Tables include total minority degrees (bachelor's and associate) awarded; individual minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans); and individual disciplines (life sciences, business…

Data on higher education institutions producing the most master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees are presented by field of study and race/ethnicity of the degree recipient (white, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American). Doctorate recipient rates for 1986-95 in science and engineering are…