Bursar demographics and statistics in the US
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Bursar gender statistics
68.4% of bursars are women and 31.6% of bursars are men.
- Female, 68.4%
- Male, 31.6%
Bursar gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.4% |
| Male | 31.6% |
Bursar gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,348
Female income
$51,212
Bursar gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bursar positions over time. Currently, 68.4% of bursars are female.
Bursar gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.18% | 72.82% |
| 2011 | 27.96% | 72.04% |
| 2012 | 28.33% | 71.67% |
| 2013 | 28.35% | 71.65% |
| 2014 | 27.74% | 72.26% |
| 2015 | 29.70% | 70.30% |
| 2016 | 28.39% | 71.61% |
| 2017 | 29.56% | 70.44% |
| 2018 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2019 | 27.33% | 72.67% |
| 2020 | 28.58% | 71.42% |
| 2021 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
Bursar related jobs gender ratio
We compared bursars with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Bursar | 32% | 68% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Bursar demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bursars is White, which makes up 67.3% of all bursars. Comparatively, 14.6% of bursars are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of bursars are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Bursar race
| Bursar race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Bursar race and ethnicity over time
See how bursar racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bursar race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.04% | 7.81% | 5.24% | 11.87% |
| 2011 | 72.54% | 8.29% | 5.42% | 11.72% |
| 2012 | 72.60% | 8.11% | 5.44% | 11.62% |
| 2013 | 71.84% | 8.15% | 5.87% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 72.36% | 7.79% | 5.83% | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 71.68% | 7.58% | 6.01% | 12.44% |
| 2016 | 70.45% | 8.15% | 5.85% | 13.15% |
| 2017 | 71.03% | 7.48% | 6.20% | 12.90% |
| 2018 | 70.49% | 7.21% | 6.32% | 13.81% |
| 2019 | 71.46% | 7.07% | 6.36% | 12.94% |
| 2020 | 69.23% | 6.57% | 6.02% | 13.92% |
| 2021 | 67.31% | 6.88% | 6.61% | 14.60% |
Bursar wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bursars have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bursars have the lowest average salary at $51,909.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,648 |
| White | $52,704 |
| Black or African American | $51,909 |
| Asian | $56,306 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,281 |
Average bursar age
See how the average age of bursars varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bursar age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 53 |
| Unknown | 40 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 |
| White | 47 | 55 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Bursar age breakdown
The average age of bursars is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the bursar population.
Bursar age breakdown
| Bursar Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Bursar educational attainment
The most common degree for bursars is bachelor's degree, with 56% of bursars earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Bursars by degree level
| Bursar degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Bursar wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bursars with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,003 annually. With a Master's degree, bursars earn a median annual income of $55,044 compared to $54,570 for bursars with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,044 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,362 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,003 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,570 |
Bursar employment statistics
Most bursars work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bursars work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bursars work.
Bursar jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Bursar jobs by company type
Employees with the bursar job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bursars prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bursar jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 90% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 7% |
Bursar jobs by industry
The most common industries for bursars are education, manufacturing and non profits.
Bursar industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Bursar turnover and employment statistics
Bursar unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bursars between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bursar unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bursar unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 3.68% |
Average bursar tenure
The average bursar stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 789 bursars resumes in Zippia's database.
Bursar tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Bursar LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bursars 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Bursar | 6.92% | - |
| Banking Associate | 7.10% | 18,919 |
| Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 55,205 |
| Car Repossessor | 7.90% | 6,029 |
| Personnel Scheduler | 9.54% | 9,527 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Similar bursar jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Banking Associate | 7.10% | 18,919 |
| Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 55,205 |
| Car Repossessor | 7.90% | 6,029 |
| Personnel Scheduler | 9.54% | 9,527 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by bursars
The most common foreign language among bursars is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 13.9%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Ukrainian, 5.6%
- Turkish, 2.8%
- Other, 25.0%
Bursar languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 13.9% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Ukrainian | 5.6% |
| Turkish | 2.8% |
| Other | 25.0% |
