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Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering

Occupation

Race and ethnicity

Blacks

Blacks are underrepresented in S&E occupations. That is, a smaller proportion of blacks are in S&E occupations than are in the U.S. workforce as a whole (5% versus 12%). Among S&E occupations, blacks constitute a large share of social scientists and computer system analysts. Among non-S&E occupations, blacks account for a relatively large share of social workers; personnel, training, and labor relations specialists; and counselors.

Employed black scientists and engineers, as a percentage of selected occupations: 2015

Chart of Employed black scientists and engineers, as a percentage of selected occupations: 2015
Table of Employed black scientists and engineers, as a percentage of selected occupations: 2015