Do Foreign Students Take Spots from US Citizens?

International students make up over half of all STEM graduate programs, driving the belief that they are taking spots away from US-born students. But is that really the case? A look at the numbers tells a much different story… To learn more about the economic effects of immigration, visit: https://www.hoover.org/research-teams/j-p-conte-initiative-immigration?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=jpconte_youtube&utm_content=03052026 __________ The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst