Number of U.S. students studying abroad hits record high
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The highest rate of growth in U.S. study abroad in seven years.
This year marks the highest rate of growth in U.S. study abroad in seven years, at 5.2 percent. Last year, U.S. study abroad increased by 2.1 percent.
Students majoring in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields represent the largest proportion of U.S. students studying abroad at 22.6 percent, though STEM fields remain underrepresented according to their overall proportion in U.S. higher education.
Students are increasing their engagement in non-credit work, internships, and volunteering abroad.
The racial and ethnic diversity of U.S. students abroad has increased over the past ten years, the report finds. ■