The National Science Foundation recently released its annual data on doctoral degree recipients in the United States. Data for the annual Survey of Earned Doctorates shows that universities in the United States conferred 57,596, doctorates in 2022, up by more than 10 percent from the previous year. Of these, 3,389 were earned by Black students, the highest number in history and up 10.2 percent from the previous year. But 22 percent of all doctorates earned by Black students at U.S. universities went to foreign students.
If we restrict the data to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of this country, we find that 2,647 African Americans earned doctorates from U.S. universities in 2022. This is the highest number ever recorded. African Americans earned 7.5 percent of all doctorates awarded to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of this country. This is just less than half the percentage that would exist if racial parity in doctoral awards was achieved.
Of the 2,647 African Americans who earned doctorates from U.S. universities in 2022, 1,697 were women. Thus, women earned 64.1 percent of all doctorates awarded to African Americans in 2022. The number of African American women was up 18.7 percent from the previous year. The number of African American men who earned doctorates in 2022 was up by more than 7 percent from the previous year
Jah & Jahes love. This is wonderful, I’m proud of all of the blacks who are working hard to earn their Doctorates. I think that we have much work to do until the percentage of Ph. Ds awarded reflects our numbers in the U.S. population. I am still trying to get my Doctorate and I’m going to keep going until I do. ( I wish that the article discussed the fields that blacks were likely to earn their Ph.D.s in and the rate of attendance at online schools).
We definitely need to increase those numbers. I am Afro Latino and the number of students from both of my communities earning doctorates is low.
I graduated with my Doctorate in Business Administration back in January and as man of color hailing from the deep south it was truly a rewarding experience. I would like to join an initiative to inspire and mentor minorities in seeking higher levels of education beyond the Bachelor’s level. I too would like to see those numbers increase.
I just received my Doctorate (Ph.D ) on August 10, 2024) from PVAUM. I am so elated and plan to encourage others to seek one. Each one pull one up.
To the glory of God, As a person of color, I earned my PhD in Public Health this 2024!. It is an awesome journey!!!!!! Although it is tasking, it is worth it as a personal goal. I am using this to encourage others so the percentage of Earned Doctorates in USA can increase from the mere 2%.
Congrats Marlene! It was a great feeling when I finished. It felt like I was never going to finish but I endured and it paid off! Earning a PhD is not an easy task but with faith and commitment it can be done. Well done and once again congrats!
Congrats Babatunde! The momentum follows us in our endeavors I believe. Keep moving forward as you relish in this accomplishment and set new milestones for others to follow! Once again, congrats!
Congratulations on your great achievement I am in the process of completing my dissertation in Business Administration. I also hail from the deep south and cannot wait to do what I can to see the number increase. Congratulations again
I earned my Ph.D. in May 2024 from Tiffin University, and the road to graduation was not easy, but God’s blessings allowed me to finish. So, to help increase the graduation rate for black men, rest with those who have crossed over. We must encourage, motivate, and mentor them to finish. That’s our legacy and our mission.
Dr. Rodney McLain
I am working on getting to the finish line with my doctorate right now I am at Illinois Tech but I found a very helpful link from Tiffin University. I feel I am on a roll and I am excited to join the ranks of those who have made it! For me my breakthrough was finally seeking help, so often we try to do things on our own, but this journey requires a community. I Congratulations to all who have made it and keep going to all who are still working on it! I wish everyone all the best! https://library.tiffin.edu/writingaresearchproposal/structureofaresearchproposal
If any of of you would like to connect on Teams please post in the comments. I believe that we should form a community that provides encouragement and information to each other. Peace!
Congrats in advance April! You got this! Have faith and keep it moving forward! Blessings!
Dr. McLain I agree with you 100!
I am currently working on my dissertation for my Ph.D. and I have to admit, it has been hard to focus with life happening at the same time. Any advice as I push through this journey?
Versinia I feel your issue with this. In the midst of working toward my DBA my mother passed away, I was rendered flat broke, had people whom I knew trying to lead me down a dark path while knowing that I was grieving loss, and a number of issues thrown at me. I can assure you that if you focus your mind, have faith in the outcome, envision the outcome, and be passionate about why you are pursuing this endeavor you will reach completion! The obstacles are there to distract you which means they are tests of your strength and resilience. Don’t be so hard on yourself and set time limits. Go hard when you need to but also go walk along the beach when you need that as well. It is a long journey but the destination is very rewarding! I am speaking from experience. God bless and all the best in your journey! P.S. watch out for the monitoring spirits, learn their game, and never be afraid of them (look it up on Youtube).