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'From STEM to earn': High school programs aimed at diversifying the field drive gains in college, salaries
- June 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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High school students participating in pipeline programs aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields are more likely to enroll in—and graduate from—elite colleges with a related degree. In addition, such improvements raised their predicted earnings by anywhere from 3% to 15%, according to a study co-authored by a University of Michigan researcher published in the Journal of Human Resources.
Originally published at Phys.org