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Job outlook for assistant program coordinators in the United States
Assistant program coordinator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected assistant program coordinator job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 52,400 new jobs for assistant program coordinators are projected over the next decade.
Assistant program coordinator salaries have increased 13% for assistant program coordinators in the last 5 years.
There are over 31,878 assistant program coordinators currently employed in the United States.
There are 102,959 active assistant program coordinator job openings in the US.
The average assistant program coordinator salary is $41,444.
Are assistant program coordinator jobs in demand?
Assistant program coordinator job and salary trends over time
Assistant program coordinator jobs over time
Assistant program coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,878 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 32,002 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 32,364 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 31,392 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 30,734 | 0.01% |
Average assistant program coordinator salary over time
Assistant program coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,444 | $19.92 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $40,407 | $19.43 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $38,897 | $18.70 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $38,171 | $18.35 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $36,661 | $17.63 | +3.2% |
Assistant program coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for assistant program coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 258 | 41% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 276 | 37% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 342 | 36% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 208 | 36% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 356 | 34% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 229 | 33% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 231 | 27% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 351 | 26% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 513 | 25% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 431 | 24% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 325 | 24% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 175 | 24% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,301 | 23% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 378 | 22% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,015 | 21% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 216 | 21% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,136 | 20% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 282 | 20% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 725 | 18% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 660 | 18% |
Most common cities for assistant program coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | 2 | 3% | $53,665 |
| 2 | Norwich | 1 | 3% | $47,365 |
| 3 | Charlottesville | 1 | 2% | $34,662 |
| 4 | Middletown | 1 | 2% | $47,323 |
| 5 | Parker | 1 | 2% | $46,577 |
| 6 | Lakeland | 1 | 1% | $48,073 |
| 7 | Worcester | 1 | 1% | $42,320 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $37,677 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $49,499 |
| 10 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $47,915 |
Assistant Program Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of assistant program coordinator experts
Connecticut College
Heidelberg University
Brigham Young University
Marshall University
Seattle University
East Tennessee State University
Boston University
American University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Assistant Program Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Julia Kushigian Ph.D.: The exciting trends for students graduating in Hispanic Studies and for those already in the job market are the potential benefits of a remote learning anticipated years ago through pedagogical tools designed by those in language, literature and culture. The interactive formulas, ability to engage participants and broaden the definition of language learning to include cultural studies of a variety of professional fields were already in the works and Covid was the impetus to move even faster. We know from a variety of studies, including a major report by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages, for example, that 9 out of 10 U.S. employers rely on employees with language skills other than English. Spanish being in high demand is the most sought after language. Of course, beyond the more obvious benefits of being bilingual ("Why Bilinguals are Smarter" NYT 2012) are the less obvious of being adept at solving certain mental problems, thriving in ambiguity, flexibility with unknowns and the potential to stave off dementia later in life.
How have salaries changed over time for Assistant Program Coordinators?
Julia Kushigian Ph.D.: As demand has increased, salaries have risen tremendously to try and keep pace. In fields like education, business, health care, government, social services, service related employment, law, etc., salaries have improved year over year to stay competitive.
Paige Atterholt
Adjunct ProfessorHeidelberg University
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Assistant Program Coordinators?
Paige Atterholt: I think now, being in year 2 of the pandemic, I think if anything there will be more jobs for graduates. Just looking through the jobs online, there are many opportunities for graduates to get a job. I think the older community retired when things got bad, which opened the door for the younger generation.
What's a good job out of college for Assistant Program Coordinators?
Paige Atterholt: A good job out of college is a job that you feel passionate about because I believe your happiness comes first. Being in the world of education, a good job in my eyes is a job that you enjoy going to every day, want to make an impact, and enjoy the time you have with your students.
What will help Assistant Program Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Paige Atterholt: There are many ways a teacher can increase their earning potential. This can be done through continuing education, maybe looking at a Masters or more to move up on the pay scale. Teachers can advise student council, tutoring, or even look at coaching to earn more money. There's vast opportunities in the world of education! Schools always need teachers who are well-rounded.
How have salaries changed over time for Assistant Program Coordinators?
Dr. Stephen Duncan Ph.D.: The human sciences continue to be at the lower salary ranges of professional positions. Never will they rival our friends in engineering and other technical fields. Starting salaries at the bachelor's level are similar to elementary and secondary school teachers, and have followed their pattern over a number of years.
Dr. E.Del Chrol
Chair of Humanities, Professor of ClassicsMarshall University
Humanities Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Assistant Program Coordinators?
Dr. E.Del Chrol: I have three big fears about potential impacts of the pandemic on grads, and one hopeful one. I'm a believer in the old saying that goes the true judge of one's character is what one does when nobody is watching. Since students aren't under the same scrutiny as they would in a class of students, I am worried about the reward system some may have developed. So, first, if a student cheated on exams because they took it by themselves, not only does that undermine their education but may encourage cheating to get ahead. Second, it's easy to lose focus in a Zoom or Teams meeting or class. I myself more often than I should check my phone when I should be listening to some administrator or other delivering projections. Attention and focus is a skill, and when there's no obvious penalty to checking Insta during a proof, the ability to do deep and rewarding work with true focus is further diminished. Third, I'm concerned that the pandemic is reinforcing the digital divide. A student who has to share a space or a computer or bandwidth is going to have a harder time performing as well as someone who doesn't. The one thing I hope will come out of this is more people able to do their work in a space and a time of their choosing, and that folks won't be compelled to go sit under fluorescent lights in a cubicle 5 days a week. Learning to work creatively and independently is a skill and one that is sometimes ground out of our students by 19th century work-spaces. Fingers crossed we can develop flexibility thanks to the necessity.
Theresa Earenfight Ph.D.
Professor of History, Director, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies ProgramSeattle University
History Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Assistant Program Coordinators?
Theresa Earenfight Ph.D.: As a historian of the European Middle Ages, I'm struck by how students this past year have acquired something scarce: historical empathy. The past can seem so remote, so very different from our lived experiences today, and this can make history seem irrelevant. But this fall, I was teaching a section on the bubonic plague, which historians of medicine now know was a global pandemic, not just an epidemic in Europe. Usually, students are fascinated by the gruesome medical details, but not this group.
They did not need or want to look death in the eyes. They wanted to know how did people react? How did they get back to normal? When we ticked off the list of reactions--fear, distrust of science (such as it was in 1348), xenophobia, scapegoating, economic collapse, hoarding supplies, turn to religion, gallows humor about worms crawling about corpses--they got it. When we talked about the aftermath--eat, drink, be merry, and protest the inequality--they got it. That is historical empathy, and I'm sad that this was how it had to be learned, but it will give them broader compassion that can encompass people alive today.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Assistant Program Coordinators?
Dr. Frederick Gordon Ph.D.: Graduate students will need to refocus on the changing institutional role, being both remote and in-person, and impacting agency goals and performance.
What type of skills will young Assistant Program Coordinators need?
John Marston: Critical thinking, the ability to communicate in writing, and problem-solving skills are essential in archaeology.
How do you envision technology impacting Assistant Program Coordinators in the next 5 years?
Dr. Adelaide Kelly-Massoud: Well, every teacher and teacher candidate was thrust into distance learning. Misguided attempts to foster understanding often leaned our adult distant learning pedagogy. Teachers, and those who prepare teachers, found their job to research, define, design, and implement meaningful teaching and learning using a virtual platform. Words such as synchronous and asynchronous are now a part of our everyday vernacular. But there is a much more optimistic change on the horizon that we can thank coronavirus for.
Communication and collaboration have been forced to change. Parents and Teachers are more connected and have been put in a position to leverage technology to build networks of support and consistent dialog. I urge teachers to leverage this in their future as we work to reopening schools; we should learn from this experience to leverage technology to keep us connected.