Business dean demographics and statistics in the US
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Business dean gender statistics
41.5% of business deans are women and 58.5% of business deans are men.
- Male, 58.5%
- Female, 41.5%
Business dean gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.5% |
| Female | 41.5% |
Business dean gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,649
Female income
$94,480
Business dean gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business dean positions over time. Currently, 41.5% of business deans are female.
Business dean gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.87% | 38.13% |
| 2011 | 61.95% | 38.05% |
| 2012 | 60.42% | 39.58% |
| 2013 | 62.52% | 37.48% |
| 2014 | 60.92% | 39.08% |
| 2015 | 60.66% | 39.34% |
| 2016 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2017 | 59.57% | 40.43% |
| 2018 | 60.36% | 39.64% |
| 2019 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
| 2020 | 59.64% | 40.36% |
| 2021 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
Business dean related jobs gender ratio
We compared business 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Business Dean | 58% | 42% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Business dean demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business deans is White, which makes up 67.3% of all business deans. Comparatively, 14.0% of business deans are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of business deans are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Business dean race
| Business dean race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Business dean race and ethnicity over time
See how business dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business dean race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.01% | 10.83% | 3.81% | 11.16% |
| 2011 | 71.71% | 10.84% | 3.33% | 11.69% |
| 2012 | 71.58% | 10.48% | 3.68% | 11.90% |
| 2013 | 71.20% | 10.40% | 3.71% | 12.10% |
| 2014 | 70.72% | 10.01% | 4.23% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 70.92% | 10.07% | 3.90% | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 70.51% | 9.51% | 4.27% | 12.96% |
| 2017 | 70.17% | 9.46% | 4.46% | 13.57% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 9.62% | 4.40% | 13.35% |
| 2019 | 70.59% | 8.74% | 4.54% | 13.57% |
| 2020 | 69.42% | 8.67% | 4.66% | 12.91% |
| 2021 | 67.34% | 9.67% | 4.31% | 13.98% |
Business dean wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White business deans have the lowest average salary at $99,722.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,655 |
| White | $99,722 |
| Black or African American | $100,314 |
| Asian | $102,849 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,752 |
Average business dean age
See how the average age of business deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business dean age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Business dean age breakdown
The average age of business deans is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the business dean population.
Business dean age breakdown
| Business Dean Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Business dean educational attainment
The most common degree for business deans is bachelor's degree, with 58% of business deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Business deans by degree level
| Business dean degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Business dean wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business deans with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $133,705 annually. With a Master's degree, business deans earn a median annual income of $119,195 compared to $101,285 for business deans with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,195 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,285 |
| Doctorate Degree | $133,705 |
Business dean employment statistics
Company size where business deans work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business deans work.
Business dean jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Business dean jobs by company type
Employees with the business dean job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business deans prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Business dean jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 4% |
| Government | 1% |
Business dean turnover and employment statistics
Business dean unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business dean unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business dean unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average business dean tenure
The average business dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 129 business deans resumes in Zippia's database.
Business dean tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Business dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business deans 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls Project Manager | 4.08% | 122,592 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Community Association Manager | 11.54% | 20,738 |
| Department Director | 11.66% | 73,424 |
| Household Manager | 14.16% | 2,541 |
| Business Dean | 16.21% | - |
Similar business dean jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Controls Project Manager | 4.08% | 122,592 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Community Association Manager | 11.54% | 20,738 |
| Department Director | 11.66% | 73,424 |
| Household Manager | 14.16% | 2,541 |
Foreign languages spoken by business deans
The most common foreign language among business deans is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- French, 23.1%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Business dean languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| French | 23.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |