Academic consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Academic consultant gender statistics
61.5% of academic consultants are women and 38.5% of academic consultants are men.
- Female, 61.5%
- Male, 38.5%
Academic consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.5% |
| Male | 38.5% |
Academic consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,629
Female income
$88,192
Academic consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in academic consultant positions over time. Currently, 61.5% of academic consultants are female.
Academic consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.43% | 50.57% |
| 2011 | 47.59% | 52.41% |
| 2012 | 47.34% | 52.66% |
| 2013 | 47.07% | 52.93% |
| 2014 | 45.92% | 54.08% |
| 2015 | 46.01% | 53.99% |
| 2016 | 44.68% | 55.32% |
| 2017 | 43.81% | 56.19% |
| 2018 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
| 2019 | 40.83% | 59.17% |
| 2020 | 36.48% | 63.52% |
| 2021 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
Academic consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared academic consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Academic Consultant | 39% | 61% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Academic consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among academic consultants is White, which makes up 67.0% of all academic consultants. Comparatively, 14.2% of academic consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of academic consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Academic consultant race
| Academic consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Academic consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how academic consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Academic consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Academic consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino academic consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american academic consultants have the lowest average salary at $88,087.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,197 |
| White | $89,410 |
| Black or African American | $88,087 |
| Asian | $92,146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,450 |
Average academic consultant age
See how the average age of academic consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Academic consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Academic consultant age breakdown
The average age of academic consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the academic consultant population.
Academic consultant age breakdown
| Academic Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Academic consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for academic consultants is bachelor's degree, with 66% of academic consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Academic consultants by degree level
| Academic consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Academic consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, academic consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,631 annually. With a Master's degree, academic consultants earn a median annual income of $121,220 compared to $96,796 for academic consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,220 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,796 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,631 |
Academic consultant employment statistics
Most academic consultants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where academic consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where academic consultants work.
Academic consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Academic consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the academic consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most academic consultants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Academic consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 4% |
Academic consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for academic consultants are education, media and manufacturing.
Academic consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Academic consultant turnover and employment statistics
Academic consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for academic consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Academic consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Academic consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average academic consultant tenure
The average academic consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 434 academic consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Academic consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Academic consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of academic consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Academic Consultant | 10.75% | - |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Domestic Violence Advocate | 11.48% | 68,579 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Similar academic consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Domestic Violence Advocate | 11.48% | 68,579 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Foreign languages spoken by academic consultants
The most common foreign language among academic consultants is Spanish at 38.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 11.7%.
- Spanish, 38.3%
- Mandarin, 13.3%
- French, 11.7%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Russian, 5.0%
- Other, 21.7%
Academic consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.3% |
| Mandarin | 13.3% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Russian | 5.0% |
| Other | 21.7% |