Academic director demographics and statistics in the US
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Academic director gender statistics
52.1% of academic directors are women and 47.9% of academic directors are men.
- Female, 52.1%
- Male, 47.9%
Academic director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% |
| Male | 47.9% |
Academic director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$120,893
Female income
$111,417
Academic director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in academic director positions over time. Currently, 52.1% of academic directors are female.
Academic director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.43% | 48.57% |
| 2011 | 51.51% | 48.49% |
| 2012 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2013 | 52.11% | 47.89% |
| 2014 | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 2015 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2016 | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 2017 | 49.02% | 50.98% |
| 2018 | 49.84% | 50.16% |
| 2019 | 48.24% | 51.76% |
| 2020 | 49.09% | 50.91% |
| 2021 | 47.87% | 52.13% |
Academic director related jobs gender ratio
We compared academic 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 Director | 48% | 52% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Academic director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among academic directors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all academic directors. Comparatively, 14.0% of academic directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of academic directors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Academic director race
| Academic director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Academic director race and ethnicity over time
See how academic director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Academic director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.10% | 11.68% | 3.82% | 11.22% |
| 2011 | 70.79% | 11.69% | 3.34% | 11.74% |
| 2012 | 70.67% | 11.32% | 3.69% | 11.96% |
| 2013 | 70.29% | 11.24% | 3.72% | 12.16% |
| 2014 | 69.80% | 10.85% | 4.24% | 12.72% |
| 2015 | 70.00% | 10.91% | 3.91% | 12.40% |
| 2016 | 69.59% | 10.35% | 4.28% | 13.02% |
| 2017 | 69.25% | 10.31% | 4.47% | 13.63% |
| 2018 | 69.30% | 10.46% | 4.41% | 13.41% |
| 2019 | 69.68% | 9.58% | 4.55% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 68.50% | 9.51% | 4.67% | 12.97% |
| 2021 | 66.43% | 10.51% | 4.32% | 14.04% |
Academic director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian academic directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White academic directors have the lowest average salary at $118,337.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $122,229 |
| White | $118,337 |
| Black or African American | $119,121 |
| Asian | $122,486 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $122,357 |
Average academic director age
See how the average age of academic directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Academic 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 director age breakdown
The average age of academic directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the academic director population.
Academic director age breakdown
| Academic Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Academic director educational attainment
The most common degree for academic directors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of academic directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 30%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Academic directors by degree level
| Academic director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Academic director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, academic directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $164,156 annually. With a Master's degree, academic directors earn a median annual income of $144,404 compared to $120,410 for academic directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $144,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $120,410 |
| Doctorate Degree | $164,156 |
Academic director employment statistics
Most academic directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where academic directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where academic directors work.
Academic director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Academic director jobs by company type
Employees with the academic director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most academic directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Academic director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 3% |
Academic director jobs by industry
The most common industries for academic directors are education, professional and non profits.
Academic director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 66% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Academic director turnover and employment statistics
Academic director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for academic directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Academic director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Academic 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 director tenure
The average academic director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,263 academic directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Academic director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Academic director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of academic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Division Project Manager | 4.08% | 54,557 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Superintendent, Renting, Managing | 11.54% | 17,055 |
| Associate Medical Director For Adolescent Services | 11.66% | 112,453 |
| Archives Director | 14.16% | 6,928 |
| Academic Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar academic director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Division Project Manager | 4.08% | 54,557 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Superintendent, Renting, Managing | 11.54% | 17,055 |
| Associate Medical Director For Adolescent Services | 11.66% | 112,453 |
| Archives Director | 14.16% | 6,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by academic directors
The most common foreign language among academic directors is Spanish at 39.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.1% and Korean is the third-most popular at 7.2%.
- Spanish, 39.9%
- French, 13.1%
- Korean, 7.2%
- German, 5.2%
- Japanese, 4.6%
- Other, 30.0%
Academic director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.9% |
| French | 13.1% |
| Korean | 7.2% |
| German | 5.2% |
| Japanese | 4.6% |
| Other | 30.0% |
