Table 1 Descriptive statistics: dependent and control variables

 Intentions to major in Biological Sciences

0.15

0.14

0.16

 Intentions to major in Physical Sciences

0.16

0.16

0.16

 Intentions to major in Mathematics

0.30

0.32

0.28

 Intentions to major in Computer Science

0.27

0.35

0.20

 Intentions to major in Engineering

0.34

0.51

0.19

  Black

0.19

0.18

0.19

  Latinx

0.82

0.82

0.81

  Less than a Bachelor’s degree

0.84

0.81

0.86

  Bachelor’s degree or higher

0.16

0.19

0.14

 Standardized 8th grade math test score

− 4.49E−09

1.00

3.30E−02

0.99

− 3.04E−02

1.01

 8th grade high self-perception of science performance

0.31

0.35

0.27

N