Art department head demographics and statistics in the US
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Art department head gender statistics
56.9% of art department heads are women and 43.1% of art department heads are men.
- Female, 56.9%
- Male, 43.1%
Art department head gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% |
| Male | 43.1% |
Art department head gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,637
Female income
$45,618
Art department head gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art department head positions over time. Currently, 56.9% of art department heads are female.
Art department head gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.71% | 56.29% |
| 2011 | 44.23% | 55.77% |
| 2012 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2013 | 43.48% | 56.52% |
| 2014 | 42.37% | 57.63% |
| 2015 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2016 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2017 | 43.45% | 56.55% |
| 2018 | 42.88% | 57.12% |
| 2019 | 42.46% | 57.54% |
| 2020 | 41.82% | 58.18% |
| 2021 | 43.09% | 56.91% |
Art department head related jobs gender ratio
We compared art department heads with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Art Department Head | 43% | 57% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Art department head demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art department heads is White, which makes up 65.9% of all art department heads. Comparatively, 11.8% of art department heads are Asian and 10.0% of art department heads are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Art department head race
| Art department head race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Art department head race and ethnicity over time
See how art department head racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art department head race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.32% | 7.19% | 9.73% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 72.01% | 7.03% | 10.46% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 71.60% | 7.33% | 10.33% | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 70.74% | 7.69% | 10.62% | 8.43% |
| 2014 | 70.83% | 7.31% | 10.29% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | 69.28% | 7.54% | 11.23% | 9.11% |
| 2016 | 69.77% | 7.46% | 10.96% | 9.00% |
| 2017 | 68.85% | 7.21% | 12.13% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 70.63% | 6.95% | 10.45% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 68.97% | 7.22% | 11.39% | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 67.04% | 6.92% | 11.03% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 65.89% | 7.05% | 11.83% | 10.05% |
Art department head wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art department heads have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art department heads have the lowest average salary at $46,815.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,381 |
| White | $47,444 |
| Black or African American | $46,815 |
| Asian | $48,911 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,660 |
Average art department head age
See how the average age of art department heads varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art department head age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Art department head age breakdown
The average age of art department heads is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the art department head population.
Art department head age breakdown
| Art Department Head Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Art department head educational attainment
The most common degree for art department heads is bachelor's degree, with 63% of art department heads earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Art department heads by degree level
| Art department head degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Art department head wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,753 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,015 |
Art department head employment statistics
Most art department heads work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where art department heads work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art department heads work.
Art department head jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Art department head jobs by company type
Employees with the art department head job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most art department heads prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Art department head jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 4% |
Art department head jobs by industry
The most common industries for art department heads are education, media and retail.
Art department head industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Media | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Art department head turnover and employment statistics
Art department head unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art department heads between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art department head unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art department head unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average art department head tenure
The average art department head stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 831 art department heads resumes in Zippia's database.
Art department head tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Art department head LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art department heads 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,551 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Art Department Head | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar art department head jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,551 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by art department heads
The most common foreign language among art department heads is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.5% and French is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Chinese, 7.5%
- French, 7.5%
- Mandarin, 7.5%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 32.5%
Art department head languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Chinese | 7.5% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Mandarin | 7.5% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 32.5% |
