Online learners may want to consider faculty diversity when narrowing down their college list, in addition to other factors like degree options, research opportunities, program cost and learning structure.

K-12 students benefit from having teachers who look like them, research indicates. Black students who have at least one Black teacher by third grade, for instance, are 13% more likely to enroll in college, according to a research study published in 2018 by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

At the college level, faculty diversity can improve student completion. Engagement with diverse faculty also builds empathy, creativity and respect for others, and improves problem-solving skills, according to a 2022 Education Trust........

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