Infographic: History of Latinos and Higher Education

By Tamara Chumley, NHU

Today, Latinos are the fastest growing demographic in the United States. They represent 1 out of every 6 people in the country and have an estimated annual buying power that exceeds $1 trillion. It is also expected that one in four children enrolled in K-12 public schools will be Latino by 2020. While these numbers are projected to increase substantially in the years ahead, they are expected to fall short in one critical area—the number of Latino college graduates.

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, The National Hispanic University (NHU) created an infographic to showcase the history of Hispanics and higher education over the last 30 years—and the importance of college educated Hispanics for America’s future.

Tamara Chumley is Public relations Manager at Laureate International Universities.

[Photo by Parker Michael Knight]