Using data from the American Community Survey of the U.S. Census from 2000 to 2007, we analyze the occupational distribution of Latino immigrants and their associated prestige ranking by degree status in comparison with U.S.-born Latinos. We find dramatic gaps in the occupational distribution and prestige rankings among Latinos with similar postsecondary attainment levels by citizenship status.
Usando datos del Cuestionario de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense del 2000 al 2007 analizamos la distribución ocupacional de inmigrantes latinos y el rango de prestigio asociado con su nivel académico en comparación a los latinos nacidos en EUA. Encontramos lagunas dramáticas en la distribución ocupacional y el rango de prestigio entre latinos con logros similares en educación superior cuando se considera el estado de ciudadanía.
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