Even though the proportions of Black and Hispanic college faculty increased between 2003 and 2021,there are still concerning trends regarding underrepresentation of both minorities, according to a recent study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Among the main findings: there were lower proportions of Black and Hispanic college faculty compared to Black and Hispanic workers with advanced degrees (e.g., master's and doctorate) and professional workers (e.g., lawyers and engineers); Black and Hispanic individuals were also less represented among college faculty than among students.
