- In the US, young women are more likely to be enrolled in college than young men.
- 60% of bachelor’s degrees are awarded to women.
- Educated women are more likely to contribute to their communities, often becoming role models and leaders.
- Women are increasingly entering and excelling in traditionally male-dominated fields such as STEM ( Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), changing the gender stereotype and promoting equity.
- Mary Jane Patterson became the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a bachelor’s degree 1862 from Oberlin College.
- Catherine Brewer became the first woman to earn a college degree from Wesleyan College in Georgia.
- Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander became the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in economics in the U.S. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1921
- In 1869, Arabella Mansfield became the first female lawyer in the United States.
- Black women earn ⅔ of all degrees earned by black students in the United States, leading in higher education achievement. click here
- In the United States, Black women earning bachelor's degrees have more than doubled since 1990.
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a crucial role in educating Black women. Today, Black women make up a significant portion of HBCU graduates.
- Latina women have seen a substantial increase in college enrollment and degree attainment over the past few decades.
- The youngest Nobel Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, has been a global advocate for girls' education, helping millions of young women access schooling. click here
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