Black and Hispanic Science Ph.D.'s Graduate With More Debt, Study Finds

Latinos In These Fields Are Graduating With More Debt
Professional female Hispanic scientist with microscope in laboratory
Professional female Hispanic scientist with microscope in laboratory

Black and Hispanic students who earn Ph.D.'s in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics—the STEM disciplines—are more likely to go into debt than their white and Asian counterparts, says a report released on Monday by the American Institutes for Research.

The disparity is largest for blacks, who are twice as likely to owe more than $30,000 at graduation. Students from traditionally underrepresented groups may be disproportionately affected by rising tuition costs for graduate degrees, as well as financial-aid policies and practices at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the study finds.

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