Representation of Black College Faculty in Subjects

Hey, I'm researching colleges and really value diversity in faculty. Could anyone tell me in what subjects black college faculty are most well represented?

From my perspective, I think it's important to first note that representation of black faculty can vary significantly from institution to institution, so it's always beneficial to research specific schools you're interested in. This being said, nationwide data from the National Center for Education Statistics can provide a general view.

Data indicates that in the United States, black faculty members are seen more proportionately in subjects such as Education and the Social Sciences. Around 10% of Faculty in Social Sciences and 9% in Education are black, which is above the roughly 6% average of black faculty across all disciplines.

In contrast, Black faculty are least represented in the Physical Sciences and the Biological Sciences where they make up only about 3% of faculty. However, the representation of black faculty members has been gradually increasing in these and other fields over time.

It is important to note that these numbers are just averages and the percentage can differ greatly between institutions. Thus, while this information might provide a baseline understanding, you might want to delve deeper into the faculty composition at the specific colleges you're interested in to get a more accurate picture of faculty diversity. Furthermore, institutions should ideally strive for diversity across all disciplines, not just the areas where it is already somewhat established.