Business school dean demographics and statistics in the US
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Business school dean gender statistics
38.2% of business school deans are women and 61.8% of business school deans are men.
- Male, 61.8%
- Female, 38.2%
Business school dean gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.8% |
| Female | 38.2% |
Business school dean gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,809
Female income
$69,778
Business school dean gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business school dean positions over time. Currently, 38.2% of business school deans are female.
Business school dean gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.35% | 37.65% |
| 2011 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2012 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2013 | 62.13% | 37.87% |
| 2014 | 61.07% | 38.93% |
| 2015 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
| 2016 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2017 | 62.11% | 37.89% |
| 2018 | 61.55% | 38.45% |
| 2019 | 61.15% | 38.85% |
| 2020 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2021 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
Business school dean related jobs gender ratio
We compared business school deans 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% |
| Business School Dean | 62% | 38% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Business school dean demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business school deans is White, which makes up 66.1% of all business school deans. Comparatively, 11.3% of business school deans are Asian and 10.2% of business school deans are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Business school dean race
| Business school dean race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Business school dean race and ethnicity over time
See how business school dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business school dean race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.57% | 7.31% | 9.18% | 8.34% |
| 2011 | 72.26% | 7.16% | 9.91% | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 71.85% | 7.45% | 9.78% | 8.34% |
| 2013 | 70.99% | 7.81% | 10.06% | 8.59% |
| 2014 | 71.08% | 7.43% | 9.73% | 8.98% |
| 2015 | 69.53% | 7.66% | 10.68% | 9.27% |
| 2016 | 70.02% | 7.59% | 10.40% | 9.16% |
| 2017 | 69.10% | 7.33% | 11.57% | 9.21% |
| 2018 | 70.88% | 7.07% | 9.89% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 69.22% | 7.34% | 10.84% | 9.93% |
| 2020 | 67.29% | 7.04% | 10.48% | 10.09% |
| 2021 | 66.14% | 7.17% | 11.27% | 10.21% |
Business school dean wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business school deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business school deans have the lowest average salary at $72,162.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,295 |
| White | $73,421 |
| Black or African American | $72,162 |
| Asian | $76,379 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,854 |
Average business school dean age
See how the average age of business school deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Business school dean 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 |
Business school dean age breakdown
The average age of business school deans is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the business school dean population.
Business school dean age breakdown
| Business School Dean Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Business school dean educational attainment
The most common degree for business school deans is bachelor's degree, with 53% of business school deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 30%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Business school deans by degree level
| Business school dean degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Business school dean wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,059 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,582 |
Business school dean employment statistics
Company size where business school deans work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business school deans work.
Business school dean jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Business school dean turnover and employment statistics
Business school dean unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business school deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business school dean unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business school dean 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 business school dean tenure
The average business school dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 business school deans resumes in Zippia's database.
Business school dean tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Business school dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business school 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Head Teacher | 9.52% | 73,756 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Business School Dean | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar business school dean jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Head Teacher | 9.52% | 73,756 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by business school deans
The most common foreign language among business school deans is Arabic at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Spanish, 12.5%
Business school dean languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Spanish | 12.5% |