Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Information Industry

Women hold 35.9 percent of U.S. information-related jobs. Only 66 percent of employees report feeling included at work, while women earn 18 percent less than men on average in the technology sector. Workforce representation, education, and compensation figures track where gaps remain in the information industry.

Key Takeaways

35.9% of the U.S. workforce in information-related occupations is women (2022)
7.4% of U.S. software developers identified as Hispanic or Latino (2022), indicating ongoing racial/ethnic underrepresentation in an information-industry occupation
In the U.S., 30% of computer science bachelor's degrees are awarded to women (2022)
In the U.S., Asian students earn 56% of computer science degrees (2019-2020)
In the U.S., Black students earn 8% of computer science degrees (2021)
Women earn 18% less than men on average in the U.S. technology sector (2022, gender wage gap estimate)
Asian workers in tech earn 10% more than White workers (2022)
In 2023, 49% of HR leaders said their organizations use structured interviews to reduce bias
In 2022, 53% of Fortune 500 boards included at least one diversity-focused committee (Spencer Stuart board analysis, 2022)
In 2023, 66% of employees said they feel included at work (Deloitte, 2023)
In 2022, 58% of workers said DEI efforts improved their perception of a company (Glassdoor workplace study, 2022)
In 2021, ethnoracial diversity in U.S. tech firms was positively associated with revenue growth; the study reports 5% higher revenues in more diverse firms (Catalyst, 2021 meta-analysis)
In 2022, the global DEI software market is estimated at $2.6B and projected to reach $5.0B by 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2022)
The U.S. DEI software market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2023 to 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023)
In 2023, the global corporate E-learning market reached $93.2B (USD) (Global Market Insights)

Workplace inclusion is improving, but gender, race, and earnings gaps persist across information and tech careers.

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Workforce Representation2 stats

35.9% of the U.S. workforce in information-related occupations is women (2022)

7.4% of U.S. software developers identified as Hispanic or Latino (2022), indicating ongoing racial/ethnic underrepresentation in an information-industry occupation

Interpretation

Workforce Representation Interpretation

Within workforce representation in the information industry, women make up 35.9% of the U.S. workforce in information-related occupations while only 7.4% of software developers are Hispanic or Latino, underscoring a clear and ongoing gender and racial underrepresentation gap.

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Education Pipelines4 stats

In the U.S., 30% of computer science bachelor's degrees are awarded to women (2022)

In the U.S., Asian students earn 56% of computer science degrees (2019-2020)

In the U.S., Black students earn 8% of computer science degrees (2021)

12.2% of all STEM workers are underrepresented minorities (URM) in the U.S. tech workforce (2022)

Interpretation

Education Pipelines Interpretation

For education pipelines into tech, only 30% of U.S. computer science bachelor’s degrees go to women and Black students receive just 8% of degrees, even as Asian students account for 56%, showing that the undergraduate funnel remains sharply unequal before workers ever reach the tech workforce where only 12.2% of STEM jobs are held by underrepresented minorities.

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Pay Equity & Hiring3 stats

Women earn 18% less than men on average in the U.S. technology sector (2022, gender wage gap estimate)

Asian workers in tech earn 10% more than White workers (2022)

In 2023, 49% of HR leaders said their organizations use structured interviews to reduce bias

Interpretation

Pay Equity & Hiring Interpretation

For Pay Equity & Hiring, the data shows that women in U.S. tech still make 18% less than men on average and structured interviews are used by only 49% of HR leaders, even as Asian tech workers earn 10% more than White workers.

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Diversity Programs1 stats

In 2022, 53% of Fortune 500 boards included at least one diversity-focused committee (Spencer Stuart board analysis, 2022)

Interpretation

Diversity Programs Interpretation

In 2022, 53% of Fortune 500 boards had at least one diversity-focused committee, showing that diversity programs are increasingly being formalized at the highest levels of the information industry.

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Industry Trends8 stats

In 2023, 66% of employees said they feel included at work (Deloitte, 2023)

In 2022, 58% of workers said DEI efforts improved their perception of a company (Glassdoor workplace study, 2022)

In 2021, ethnoracial diversity in U.S. tech firms was positively associated with revenue growth; the study reports 5% higher revenues in more diverse firms (Catalyst, 2021 meta-analysis)

In 2017, McKinsey found companies in the top quartile for ethnic and cultural diversity were 33% more likely to have above-average profitability

In 2022, the OECD reported that women’s labor force participation gaps reduce growth; the estimate is that closing the gap could add up to 12% to GDP (OECD, 2012-2022 synthesis)

In 2023, 54% of employees believe their organization is committed to DEI (Microsoft Work Trend Index 2023)

In 2022, 71% of job seekers said DEI is important to them (CareerBuilder survey, 2022)

In 2023, 50% of tech employees said they are willing to take a pay cut for a more inclusive workplace (Glassdoor, 2023)

Interpretation

Industry Trends Interpretation

Industry trends show that when DEI commitments feel real to employees the impact is measurable, with 66% of workers reporting they feel included in 2023 and 54% believing their organizations are committed to DEI in 2023.

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Market Size12 stats

In 2022, the global DEI software market is estimated at $2.6B and projected to reach $5.0B by 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2022)

The U.S. DEI software market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2023 to 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023)

In 2023, the global corporate E-learning market reached $93.2B (USD) (Global Market Insights)

In 2023, the global HR analytics market size was $4.4B with forecast to reach $15.9B by 2032 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023)

In 2024, the global benefits administration software market was valued at $3.7B (Fortune Business Insights, 2024)

In 2023, the global workforce management software market was $3.1B (IMARC Group)

In 2022, the global talent management software market was $10.3B and forecast to reach $35.9B by 2029 (Fortune Business Insights, 2022)

In 2021, global HR software market size was $14.0B (Statista, based on reports)

In 2022, global learning management system (LMS) market size was $18.3B (MarketsandMarkets, 2022)

In 2024, global background check services market was $6.4B (Business Research Company, 2024)

In 2023, global AI hiring software market was $1.9B (Grand View Research, 2023)

In 2022, global HR tech spending reached $38B (Gartner, 2022)

Interpretation

Market Size Interpretation

The market size for tools supporting DEI and adjacent workforce functions is expanding fast, with the global DEI software market growing from about $2.6 billion in 2022 to a projected $5.0 billion by 2030 and the U.S. DEI software market expected to grow at a 14.7% CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

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Governance & Policy1 stats

13% of U.S. employees reported they were in organizations that provide diversity training that includes evaluation (2022)

Interpretation

Governance & Policy Interpretation

In 2022, only 13% of U.S. employees reported working for organizations whose diversity training is evaluated, suggesting that formal governance and policy mechanisms for measuring inclusion efforts remain limited.

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Hiring & Promotion2 stats

32% of employees reported that they were not comfortable disclosing their identity at work (2022), which can affect hiring and promotion for underrepresented groups

46% of companies report using some form of bias mitigation in hiring (2022), reflecting adoption of DEI-related hiring controls

Interpretation

Hiring & Promotion Interpretation

In Hiring and Promotion, 32% of employees in 2022 said they were not comfortable disclosing their identity at work while 46% of companies reported using bias mitigation in hiring, suggesting that even with growing adoption of DEI controls, comfort and disclosure barriers remain a key challenge for fair advancement.

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Pay & Equity Gaps2 stats

Women with similar qualifications earn 92 cents for every $1earned by men on average in the U.S. (2023), showing an earnings gap relevant to DEI outcomes

Hispanic workers earn 79% of what White workers earn on average (U.S., 2022), indicating a racial/ethnic earnings gap

Interpretation

Pay & Equity Gaps Interpretation

In the pay and equity gaps within the information industry, women earn about 92 cents for every $1 earned by men on average in the U.S. and Hispanic workers bring home only about 79% of what White workers earn, showing persistent earnings disparities by gender and race.

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Inclusion & Belonging1 stats

31% of employees reported they do not feel comfortable being themselves at work (2022), which is directly tied to inclusion outcomes

Interpretation

Inclusion & Belonging Interpretation

With 31% of employees saying they do not feel comfortable being themselves at work in 2022, inclusion and belonging in the information industry still has a clear gap that directly affects how safe and accepted people feel.

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Dei Policy & Compliance2 stats

1,000+ employees are covered by mandatory pay transparency reporting in the U.S. state of Colorado, reflecting growing regulatory pressure tied to DEI equity practices

In the EU, companies with 250+ employees and meeting criteria are required to report gender pay gap statistics (Directive 2023/970), strengthening DEI compliance

Interpretation

Dei Policy & Compliance Interpretation

With 1,000+ employees covered by mandatory pay transparency reporting in Colorado and EU rules requiring gender pay gap reporting for companies with 250+ employees, DEI policy and compliance is rapidly shifting from voluntary commitments to standardized, law driven disclosure.

report visual · Key figures

DEI representation, learning pipelines, and workplace inclusion

Key snapshots show underrepresentation in information-industry roles and degree pipelines, alongside mixed workplace inclusion and DEI sentiment.

35.9%

35.9% of the U.S. workforce in information-related occupations is women (2022)

7.4%

7.4% of U.S. software developers identified as Hispanic or Latino (2022), indicating ongoing racial/ethnic underrepresen

30%

In the U.S., 30% of computer science bachelor's degrees are awarded to women (2022)

In the U.S., Black students earn 8% of computer science degrees (2021)

66%

In 2023, 66% of employees said they feel included at work (Deloitte, 2023)

58%

In 2022, 58% of workers said DEI efforts improved their perception of a company (Glassdoor workplace study, 2022)

source-verifiedbls.gov · nces.ed.gov · nsf.gov · www2.deloitte.com · glassdoor.com2023

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