Academic affairs director demographics and statistics in the US
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Academic affairs director gender statistics
52.0% of academic affairs directors are women and 48.0% of academic affairs directors are men.
- Female, 52.0%
- Male, 48.0%
Academic affairs director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% |
| Male | 48.0% |
Academic affairs director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$110,813
Female income
$101,688
Academic affairs director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in academic affairs director positions over time. Currently, 52.0% of academic affairs directors are female.
Academic affairs director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
| 2011 | 51.69% | 48.31% |
| 2012 | 50.08% | 49.92% |
| 2013 | 52.29% | 47.71% |
| 2014 | 50.60% | 49.40% |
| 2015 | 50.33% | 49.67% |
| 2016 | 50.79% | 49.21% |
| 2017 | 49.19% | 50.81% |
| 2018 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2019 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
| 2020 | 49.26% | 50.74% |
| 2021 | 48.05% | 51.95% |
Academic affairs director related jobs gender ratio
We compared academic affairs directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Academic Affairs Director | 48% | 52% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Academic affairs director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among academic affairs directors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all academic affairs directors. Comparatively, 13.8% of academic affairs directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of academic affairs directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Academic affairs director race
| Academic affairs director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Academic affairs director race and ethnicity over time
See how academic affairs director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Academic affairs director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.46% | 12.60% | 3.78% | 10.99% |
| 2011 | 70.15% | 12.61% | 3.30% | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 70.02% | 12.25% | 3.65% | 11.73% |
| 2013 | 69.64% | 12.16% | 3.68% | 11.94% |
| 2014 | 69.16% | 11.77% | 4.20% | 12.49% |
| 2015 | 69.36% | 11.83% | 3.87% | 12.17% |
| 2016 | 68.95% | 11.27% | 4.24% | 12.79% |
| 2017 | 68.61% | 11.23% | 4.43% | 13.40% |
| 2018 | 68.65% | 11.38% | 4.37% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 69.04% | 10.50% | 4.51% | 13.40% |
| 2020 | 67.86% | 10.43% | 4.63% | 12.74% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 11.43% | 4.28% | 13.81% |
Academic affairs director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian academic affairs directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White academic affairs directors have the lowest average salary at $108,348.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $112,103 |
| White | $108,348 |
| Black or African American | $109,104 |
| Asian | $112,351 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $112,226 |
Average academic affairs director age
See how the average age of academic affairs directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Academic affairs director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Academic affairs director age breakdown
The average age of academic affairs directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the academic affairs director population.
Academic affairs director age breakdown
| Academic Affairs Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Academic affairs director educational attainment
The most common degree for academic affairs directors is bachelor's degree, with 52% of academic affairs directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Academic affairs directors by degree level
| Academic affairs director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Academic affairs director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, academic affairs directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $152,921 annually. With a Master's degree, academic affairs directors earn a median annual income of $133,613 compared to $110,347 for academic affairs directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $133,613 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,347 |
| Doctorate Degree | $152,921 |
Academic affairs director employment statistics
Most academic affairs directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where academic affairs directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where academic affairs directors work.
Academic affairs director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Academic affairs director jobs by company type
Employees with the academic affairs director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most academic affairs directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Academic affairs director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 2% |
Academic affairs director jobs by industry
The most common industries for academic affairs directors are education, health care and professional.
Academic affairs director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Academic affairs director turnover and employment statistics
Academic affairs director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for academic affairs directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Academic affairs director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Academic affairs director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average academic affairs director tenure
The average academic affairs director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 284 academic affairs directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Academic affairs director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Academic affairs director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of academic affairs directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Contractor | 4.08% | 38,340 |
| Casino Cage Manager | 8.19% | 1,413 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Rent Control Office Manager | 11.54% | 64,732 |
| Health Officer | 11.66% | 102,926 |
| Disaster Program Manager | 14.16% | 86,281 |
| Academic Affairs Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar academic affairs director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Contractor | 4.08% | 38,340 |
| Casino Cage Manager | 8.19% | 1,413 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Rent Control Office Manager | 11.54% | 64,732 |
| Health Officer | 11.66% | 102,926 |
| Disaster Program Manager | 14.16% | 86,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by academic affairs directors
The most common foreign language among academic affairs directors is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 15.8% and French is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- Arabic, 15.8%
- French, 10.5%
- Irish, 5.3%
- Filipino, 5.3%
- Other, 21.0%
Academic affairs director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| Arabic | 15.8% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Irish | 5.3% |
| Filipino | 5.3% |
| Other | 21.0% |
