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Associate dean demographics and statistics in the US

Associate dean demographics research summary. Zippia estimates associate dean demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our associate dean estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about associate deans after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 9,939 associate deans currently employed in the United States.
  • 48.0% of all associate deans are women, while 52.0% are men.
  • The average associate dean age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of associate deans is White (66.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Black or African American (10.5%) and Asian (4.3%).
  • Associate deans are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The government industry is the highest-paying for associate deans.
  • 16% of all associate deans are LGBT.
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Associate dean gender statistics

48.0% of associate deans are women and 52.0% of associate deans are men.
  • Male, 52.0%
  • Female, 48.0%

Associate dean gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male52.0%
Female48.0%

Associate dean gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$88,299
female-income
Female income
$80,364

Associate dean gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate dean positions over time. Currently, 48.0% of associate deans are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Associate dean gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201055.56%44.44%
201155.64%44.36%
201254.04%45.96%
201356.23%43.77%
201454.56%45.44%
201554.29%45.71%
201654.75%45.25%
201753.17%46.83%
201853.99%46.01%
201952.39%47.61%
202053.23%46.77%
202152.02%47.98%

Associate dean related jobs gender ratio

We compared associate deans 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 titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Associate Dean52%48%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Associate dean demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among associate deans is White, which makes up 66.2% of all associate deans. Comparatively, 14.2% of associate deans are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of associate deans are Black or African American.
  • White, 66.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
  • Black or African American, 10.5%
  • Asian, 4.3%
  • Unknown, 4.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Associate dean race

Associate dean racePercentages
White66.2%
Hispanic or Latino14.2%
Black or African American10.5%
Asian4.3%
Unknown4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Associate dean race and ethnicity over time

See how associate dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Associate dean race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.88%11.71%3.85%11.37%
201170.57%11.72%3.37%11.90%
201270.44%11.36%3.72%12.11%
201370.06%11.27%3.75%12.32%
201469.58%10.89%4.26%12.87%
201569.78%10.95%3.93%12.55%
201669.37%10.39%4.31%13.17%
201769.03%10.34%4.50%13.78%
201869.07%10.50%4.43%13.56%
201969.46%9.62%4.58%13.78%
202068.28%9.55%4.70%13.12%
202166.21%10.55%4.35%14.19%

Associate dean wage gap by race

According to our data, asian associate deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White associate deans have the lowest average salary at $86,150.
$91,000
$90,000
$89,000
$88,000
$87,000
$86,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$89,426
White$86,150
Black or African American$86,809
Asian$89,643
Hispanic or Latino$89,534

Average associate dean age

See how the average age of associate deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Associate dean age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4749
Unknown4645
Asian4445.5
Hispanic or Latino4845
White4848
American Indian and Alaska Native49.546

Associate dean age breakdown

The average age of associate deans is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the associate dean population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Associate dean age breakdown

Associate Dean YearsPercentages
40+ years75%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years3%

Associate dean educational attainment

The most common degree for associate deans is bachelor's degree, with 51% of associate deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 14%.
  • Bachelor's, 51%
  • Master's, 28%
  • Doctorate, 14%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Associate deans by degree level

Associate dean degreePercentages
Bachelor's51%
Master's28%
Doctorate14%
Associate5%
Other Degrees2%

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Associate dean wage gap by degree level

According to the data, associate deans with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $125,668 annually. With a Master's degree, associate deans earn a median annual income of $108,391 compared to $87,893 for associate deans with an Bachelor's degree.
$128,000
$120,000
$112,000
$104,000
$96,000
$88,000
$80,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$108,391
Bachelor's Degree$87,893
Doctorate Degree$125,668

Associate dean employment statistics

Most associate deans work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where associate deans work

Below, you can see the size of companies where associate deans work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Associate dean jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees17%
1,000 - 10,000 employees38%
> 10,000 employees8%

Associate dean jobs by company type

Employees with the associate dean job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate deans prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Private

Government

Associate dean jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education90%
Public0%
Private8%
Government2%

Associate dean jobs by industry

The most common industries for associate deans are education, manufacturing and health care.

Education

Manufacturing

Health Care

Government

Start-up

Associate dean industry statistics

Associate dean turnover and employment statistics

Associate dean unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for associate deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Associate dean unemployment rate by year

YearAssociate dean unemployment rate
20102.73%
20112.70%
20122.57%
20132.68%
20142.05%
20151.69%
20161.71%
20171.44%
20181.35%
20191.23%
20201.84%
20211.95%

Average associate dean tenure

The average associate dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,657 associate deans resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Associate dean tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years7%
11+ years12%

Associate dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of associate deans that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Vice President Of Construction4.08%58,707
Gaming Director8.19%4,838
Postal Service Sectional Center Manager9.30%33,761
Lease Assistant11.54%13,543
Unit Director11.66%41,585
Chief Of Service14.16%23,142
Associate Dean16.21%-

Similar associate dean jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Vice President Of Construction4.08%58,707
Gaming Director8.19%4,838
Postal Service Sectional Center Manager9.30%33,761
Lease Assistant11.54%13,543
Unit Director11.66%41,585
Chief Of Service14.16%23,142

Foreign languages spoken by associate deans

The most common foreign language among associate deans is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.3% and German is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
  • Spanish, 45.2%
  • French, 11.3%
  • German, 6.5%
  • Italian, 6.5%
  • Arabic, 4.8%
  • Other, 25.7%

Associate dean languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish45.2%
French11.3%
German6.5%
Italian6.5%
Arabic4.8%
Other25.7%

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Associate dean location demographics

Where do associate deans earn the most?

Associate deans earn the most in California, where the average associate dean salary is $113,088. The map here shows where associate deans earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Associate Deans?

By looking through more than 1,657 resumes, we found that the most popular places for associate deans are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Associate Deans

Associate dean jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California91$113,088
2New York78$109,110
3Massachusetts66$87,127
4Virginia49$81,909
5Texas47$74,315
6Colorado47$58,385
7Wisconsin40$75,896
8Illinois37$71,252
9Florida30$81,314
10North Carolina30$72,301
11Michigan28$87,919
12Pennsylvania27$93,632
13Ohio23$86,120
14New Jersey22$109,634
15Connecticut21$85,232
16Washington20$80,746
17Minnesota20$76,571
18Oregon18$90,392
19Maryland16$104,227
20Georgia16$72,900
21District of Columbia15$108,536
22Alaska13$64,219
23Missouri13$71,392
24Utah12$66,422
25Arizona11$94,661
26Rhode Island11$83,405
27Indiana9$71,184
28Tennessee9$68,584
29Louisiana8$80,294
30Iowa8$67,516
31South Carolina7$65,586
32Kentucky6$83,062
33Alabama6$69,801
34Maine5$80,460
35New Mexico5$70,016
36Arkansas5$55,528
37West Virginia4$91,937
38South Dakota4$78,998
39Montana4$80,087
40Idaho4$82,217
41Oklahoma4$55,848
42Kansas3$57,526
43New Hampshire2$86,399
44Wyoming2$72,073
45Vermont2$76,765
46Mississippi2$60,168
47Nebraska2$59,874
48Nevada1$100,131
49North Dakota1$71,495
50Delaware0$86,923
51Hawaii0$72,071

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