The numbers of women and minorities in MBA programs remain low.
Overall, women make up approximately half of the population and
only about 30% of top MBA programs. Minorities make up about a
third of the population of the United States, and yet only 7% of
top MBA programs. Many schools and organizations are working to
improve these numbers. Minorities, especially African-Americans,
Latinos, and Native Americans, are not well-represented in
business schools across the United States. The reason for their
low numbers has to do with many complicated factors—including
historical, social, and educational ones. The National Society
of Hispanic MBA’s suggests that the lack of representation in
business school is due to a lack of role models, difficulties
financing the degree, and lack of knowledge about the worth of
an MBA (compared to the clear understanding of what a Medical
degree or Law degree leads to). The National Society of Hispanic
MBA’s and the National Black MBA Association are also working to
increase the