Rice University Finds Comparatively High Student Success Rates Among Hispanic/LatinX CHCP Students
The Impact Study on Hispanic Students evaluated students enrolled in any CHCP program between 2012 and 2018. Other results and data can vary depending on variable factors.
Dr. Adem Ekmekci, the director of research for Rice University School Mathematics Project, and Alican Odemis, RUSMP graduate assistant and a doctoral student at Rice's department of Economics, are publishing a study on the role of The College of Health Care Professions in helping Hispanic students to develop the skills needed to meet the demands of the healthcare industry.
Student population demographics: 57% Hispanic
Graduation rate for Hispanic students who were admitted to a CHCP program between 2012 and 2018 was 78%
80% of certification degree holders were placed in jobs among 79% who graduated
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The full study can be found on the Rice University School Mathematics Project.
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