Adult school counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Adult school counselor gender statistics
68.9% of adult school counselors are women and 31.1% of adult school counselors are men.
- Female, 68.9%
- Male, 31.1%
Adult school counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.9% |
| Male | 31.1% |
Adult school counselor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,000
Female income
$47,546
Adult school counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adult school counselor positions over time. Currently, 68.9% of adult school counselors are female.
Adult school counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.02% | 64.98% |
| 2011 | 33.37% | 66.63% |
| 2012 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2013 | 32.91% | 67.09% |
| 2014 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2015 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2016 | 30.82% | 69.18% |
| 2017 | 30.07% | 69.93% |
| 2018 | 33.75% | 66.25% |
| 2019 | 31.13% | 68.87% |
| 2020 | 32.46% | 67.54% |
| 2021 | 31.07% | 68.93% |
Adult school counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared adult school counselors 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% |
| Adult School Counselor | 31% | 69% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Adult school counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adult school counselors is White, which makes up 63.2% of all adult school counselors. Comparatively, 15.4% of adult school counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of adult school counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Adult school counselor race
| Adult school counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Adult school counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how adult school counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adult school counselor 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 | 65.94% | 14.41% | 3.75% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 13.07% | 4.01% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.64% | 3.66% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 11.43% | 4.56% | 15.39% |
Adult school counselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,685 |
| White | $46,272 |
| Black or African American | $44,734 |
| Asian | $47,721 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,691 |
Average adult school counselor age
See how the average age of adult school counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adult school counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 31 |
Adult school counselor age breakdown
The average age of adult school counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the adult school counselor population.
Adult school counselor age breakdown
| Adult School Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Adult school counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for adult school counselors is bachelor's degree, with 57% of adult school counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Adult school counselors by degree level
| Adult school counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Adult school counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,887 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,237 |
Adult school counselor employment statistics
Most adult school counselors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where adult school counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adult school counselors work.
Adult school counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Adult school counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the adult school counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adult school counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Adult school counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 20% |
Adult school counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for adult school counselors are health care, education and government.
Adult school counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 40% |
| Education | 17% |
| Government | 13% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
Adult school counselor turnover and employment statistics
Adult school counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adult school counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adult school counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adult school counselor 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 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 3.51% |
Average adult school counselor tenure
The average adult school counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 332 adult school counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Adult school counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Adult school counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adult school counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Volunteer Team Leader | 11.48% | 72,280 |
| Adult School Counselor | 12.13% | - |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | 105,023 |
Similar adult school counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Volunteer Team Leader | 11.48% | 72,280 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | 105,023 |
Foreign languages spoken by adult school counselors
The most common foreign language among adult school counselors is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Cantonese, 7.1%
- Other, 14.5%
Adult school counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Cantonese | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.5% |