Indians Dominate US Workforce: 2 Million Degree Holders Lead!

A recent study by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) reveals that Indians are at the forefront of educated immigrants shaping the American workforce. Nearly half of all immigrants arriving in the US between 2018 and 2022 held a college degree, and India contributed a significant portion of this skilled workforce.

India provided around 2 million degree holders, accounting for 14% of the total educated immigrant population in the US. China followed with 1.1 million, representing 7.9% of the total. This influx of educated immigrants has enriched the US workforce with a diverse range of skills and expertise.

The MPI report found that 35% of all immigrant adults in the US had a bachelor's degree or higher by 2022, closely matching the 36% of US-born adults. However, immigrants were more likely to hold advanced degrees, with 15% possessing professional or doctoral degrees compared to 11% of US-born graduates.

Educated immigrants primarily work in skilled occupations such as management, computer science, healthcare, business, and education. They play a crucial role in driving innovation and economic growth in the US. For example, immigrants make up a significant portion of computer hardware engineers and physicians.

California leads the way in hosting educated immigrants, with 3.1 million college-educated individuals. Florida, Texas, and New York also have substantial populations of educated immigrants. Together, these four states account for over half of the total educated immigrant population in the US.

Despite the growing pool of educated talent, 'brain waste' remains a challenge. Many educated immigrants face difficulties in recognizing their foreign qualifications, leading to unemployment or underemployment in low-skilled jobs. India continues to contribute a significant number of educated immigrants, but other countries like Venezuela, Japan, and Ukraine are also sending more highly skilled individuals to the US.