Segregated by Subject Racial Differences in the Factors Influencing Academic Major between European Americans, Asian Americans, and African, Hispanic, and Native Americans

This study analyzes choice of academic major for different racial groups. While Asian Americans choose different majors than non-Asians, differences in factors affecting choice of major occur between European Americans and African, Hispanic, and Native Americans. Academic preparation, private school...

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Published inThe Journal of higher education (Columbus) Vol. 72; no. 1; pp. 63 - 100
Main Author Simpson, Jacqueline C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Columbus Taylor & Francis 01.01.2001
Ohio State University Press
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Academic Achievement
American Indians
Asian Americans
Black Students
College Students
Colleges
Colleges & universities
Demographic aspects
Education
Educational Attainment
European Americans
Government services
High school students
High schools
Higher education
Hispanic Americans
Hispanics
Majors (Students)
Minority & ethnic groups
Native culture
Race
Racial Differences
Social aspects
Standardized Tests
Student Characteristics
Tech prep
United States
Universities
United States
Ann Arbor Michigan
New York
United States > US
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Summary:This study analyzes choice of academic major for different racial groups. While Asian Americans choose different majors than non-Asians, differences in factors affecting choice of major occur between European Americans and African, Hispanic, and Native Americans. Academic preparation, private schools, and maternal influence are areas of disparate influence for different racial categories.
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ISSN:0022-1546
1538-4640
DOI:10.1080/00221546.2001.11778865