Campus recruiter demographics and statistics in the US
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Campus recruiter demographics by:
Campus recruiter gender statistics
70.9% of campus recruiters are women and 29.1% of campus recruiters are men.
- Female, 70.9%
- Male, 29.1%
Campus recruiter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.9% |
| Male | 29.1% |
Campus recruiter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,558
Female income
$59,444
Campus recruiter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in campus recruiter positions over time. Currently, 70.9% of campus recruiters are female.
Campus recruiter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.67% | 66.33% |
| 2011 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2012 | 33.04% | 66.96% |
| 2013 | 31.60% | 68.40% |
| 2014 | 33.01% | 66.99% |
| 2015 | 30.54% | 69.46% |
| 2016 | 31.42% | 68.58% |
| 2017 | 31.21% | 68.79% |
| 2018 | 30.05% | 69.95% |
| 2019 | 29.34% | 70.66% |
| 2020 | 28.50% | 71.50% |
| 2021 | 29.14% | 70.86% |
Campus recruiter related jobs gender ratio
We compared campus recruiters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Campus Recruiter | 29% | 71% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Campus recruiter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among campus recruiters is White, which makes up 58.5% of all campus recruiters. Comparatively, 15.9% of campus recruiters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of campus recruiters are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Campus recruiter race
| Campus recruiter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Campus recruiter race and ethnicity over time
See how campus recruiter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Campus recruiter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.58% | 12.52% | 6.78% | 12.33% |
| 2011 | 65.89% | 12.20% | 6.92% | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 65.98% | 11.69% | 6.91% | 12.65% |
| 2013 | 65.48% | 11.83% | 7.01% | 12.51% |
| 2014 | 63.66% | 12.17% | 7.76% | 13.26% |
| 2015 | 63.85% | 12.30% | 7.53% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 63.34% | 12.58% | 7.78% | 13.11% |
| 2017 | 63.50% | 11.58% | 7.44% | 14.08% |
| 2018 | 63.91% | 10.30% | 8.21% | 14.51% |
| 2019 | 63.87% | 10.67% | 7.95% | 14.14% |
| 2020 | 60.60% | 11.65% | 8.25% | 13.97% |
| 2021 | 58.50% | 11.00% | 8.68% | 15.92% |
Campus recruiter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian campus recruiters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american campus recruiters have the lowest average salary at $61,483.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,222 |
| White | $63,240 |
| Black or African American | $61,483 |
| Asian | $66,783 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,193 |
Average campus recruiter age
See how the average age of campus recruiters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Campus recruiter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Campus recruiter age breakdown
The average age of campus recruiters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the campus recruiter population.
Campus recruiter age breakdown
| Campus Recruiter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Campus recruiter educational attainment
The most common degree for campus recruiters is bachelor's degree, with 81% of campus recruiters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Campus recruiters by degree level
| Campus recruiter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Campus recruiter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, campus recruiters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $81,762 annually. With a Master's degree, campus recruiters earn a median annual income of $75,421 compared to $67,173 for campus recruiters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,421 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,859 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,173 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,762 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,068 |
Campus recruiter employment statistics
Most campus recruiters work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where campus recruiters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where campus recruiters work.
Campus recruiter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Campus recruiter jobs by company type
Employees with the campus recruiter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most campus recruiters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Campus recruiter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 2% |
Campus recruiter jobs by industry
The most common industries for campus recruiters are education, professional and finance.
Campus recruiter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Campus recruiter turnover and employment statistics
Campus recruiter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for campus recruiters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Campus recruiter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Campus recruiter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average campus recruiter tenure
The average campus recruiter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 759 campus recruiters resumes in Zippia's database.
Campus recruiter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Campus recruiter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of campus recruiters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Estimator | 4.41% | 11,945 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Campus Recruiter | 8.93% | - |
| Social Media Marketer | 10.00% | 52,486 |
| Consulting Specialist | 11.05% | 57,781 |
| Immigration Investigator | 11.64% | 4,690 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar campus recruiter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Estimator | 4.41% | 11,945 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Social Media Marketer | 10.00% | 52,486 |
| Consulting Specialist | 11.05% | 57,781 |
| Immigration Investigator | 11.64% | 4,690 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by campus recruiters
The most common foreign language among campus recruiters is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Mandarin, 8.9%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Korean, 6.7%
- Other, 31.1%
Campus recruiter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.9% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Korean | 6.7% |
| Other | 31.1% |
