Academic mentor demographics and statistics in the US
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Academic mentor demographics by:
Academic mentor gender statistics
62.5% of academic mentors are women and 37.5% of academic mentors are men.
- Female, 62.5%
- Male, 37.5%
Academic mentor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.5% |
| Male | 37.5% |
Academic mentor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,164
Female income
$26,299
Academic mentor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in academic mentor positions over time. Currently, 62.5% of academic mentors are female.
Academic mentor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.67% | 62.33% |
| 2011 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2012 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
| 2013 | 38.79% | 61.21% |
| 2014 | 38.91% | 61.09% |
| 2015 | 36.78% | 63.22% |
| 2016 | 39.05% | 60.95% |
| 2017 | 39.52% | 60.48% |
| 2018 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2019 | 37.27% | 62.73% |
| 2020 | 36.89% | 63.11% |
| 2021 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
Academic mentor related jobs gender ratio
We compared academic mentors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Academic Mentor | 37% | 63% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Academic mentor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among academic mentors is White, which makes up 57.2% of all academic mentors. Comparatively, 15.9% of academic mentors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of academic mentors are Asian.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Academic mentor race
| Academic mentor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Academic mentor race and ethnicity over time
See how academic mentor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Academic mentor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.05% | 11.21% | 8.25% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 63.09% | 11.35% | 8.60% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 63.12% | 10.63% | 8.98% | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 62.46% | 10.39% | 8.89% | 14.61% |
| 2014 | 62.01% | 10.36% | 10.14% | 14.04% |
| 2015 | 63.07% | 9.81% | 9.67% | 13.85% |
| 2016 | 61.93% | 10.40% | 9.03% | 14.90% |
| 2017 | 61.48% | 10.02% | 9.79% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 60.70% | 10.22% | 10.90% | 14.49% |
| 2019 | 61.95% | 9.39% | 10.16% | 15.04% |
| 2020 | 59.24% | 9.66% | 10.01% | 15.29% |
| 2021 | 57.16% | 9.97% | 10.64% | 15.88% |
Academic mentor wage gap by race
According to our data, white academic mentors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american academic mentors have the lowest average salary at $26,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,038 |
| White | $27,376 |
| Black or African American | $26,756 |
| Asian | $27,364 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,294 |
Average academic mentor age
See how the average age of academic mentors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Academic mentor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Academic mentor age breakdown
The average age of academic mentors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the academic mentor population.
Academic mentor age breakdown
| Academic Mentor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Academic mentor educational attainment
The most common degree for academic mentors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of academic mentors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Academic mentors by degree level
| Academic mentor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Academic mentor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, academic mentors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $30,352 annually. With a Master's degree, academic mentors earn a median annual income of $29,009 compared to $27,421 for academic mentors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,009 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,396 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,421 |
| Doctorate Degree | $30,352 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,696 |
Academic mentor employment statistics
Most academic mentors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where academic mentors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where academic mentors work.
Academic mentor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Academic mentor jobs by company type
Employees with the academic mentor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most academic mentors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Academic mentor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 3% |
Academic mentor jobs by industry
The most common industries for academic mentors are education, non profits and hospitality.
Academic mentor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Academic mentor turnover and employment statistics
Academic mentor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for academic mentors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Academic mentor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Academic mentor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average academic mentor tenure
The average academic mentor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,578 academic mentors resumes in Zippia's database.
Academic mentor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Academic mentor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of academic mentors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Academic Mentor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Director Of Instruction | 12.94% | 4,904 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar academic mentor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Director Of Instruction | 12.94% | 4,904 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by academic mentors
The most common foreign language among academic mentors is Spanish at 51.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 51.4%
- French, 13.8%
- Chinese, 6.6%
- Mandarin, 5.5%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 17.7%
Academic mentor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.4% |
| French | 13.8% |
| Chinese | 6.6% |
| Mandarin | 5.5% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 17.7% |
