UCLA

With higher education becoming more competitive year by year, along with the job andhousing market, it is no surprise there is so much discourse about issues with the college admissions process. Furthermore, the Supreme Court’s decision to end race considerations within the admissions process makes it evermore important to understand the implications race and other demographic factors have for students’ educational outcomes. Due to the ever-expanding STEM fields and their reputation for having high-paying jobs, this thesis examines the role demographic background plays in predicting if a student is considering a STEM major.