Career center director demographics and statistics in the US
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Career center director demographics by:
Career center director gender statistics
64.0% of career center directors are women and 36.0% of career center directors are men.
- Female, 64.0%
- Male, 36.0%
Career center director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.0% |
| Male | 36.0% |
Career center director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,530
Female income
$41,222
Career center director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career center director positions over time. Currently, 64.0% of career center directors are female.
Career center director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.71% | 53.29% |
| 2011 | 44.88% | 55.12% |
| 2012 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2013 | 44.37% | 55.63% |
| 2014 | 43.23% | 56.77% |
| 2015 | 43.32% | 56.68% |
| 2016 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2017 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2018 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2019 | 38.22% | 61.78% |
| 2020 | 33.99% | 66.01% |
| 2021 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
Career center director related jobs gender ratio
We compared career center directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Career Center Director | 36% | 64% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Career center director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career center directors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all career center directors. Comparatively, 14.2% of career center directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of career center directors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Career center director race
| Career center director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Career center director race and ethnicity over time
See how career center director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career center director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Career center director wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino career center directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american career center directors have the lowest average salary at $41,166.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,761 |
| White | $41,876 |
| Black or African American | $41,166 |
| Asian | $43,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,590 |
Average career center director age
See how the average age of career center directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career center director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Career center director age breakdown
The average age of career center directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the career center director population.
Career center director age breakdown
| Career Center Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Career center director educational attainment
The most common degree for career center directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of career center directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Career center directors by degree level
| Career center director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Career center director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career center directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,262 annually. With a Master's degree, career center directors earn a median annual income of $59,345 compared to $45,861 for career center directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,345 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,861 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,262 |
Career center director employment statistics
Most career center directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where career center directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career center directors work.
Career center director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Career center director jobs by company type
Employees with the career center director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career center directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Career center director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 5% |
Career center director jobs by industry
The most common industries for career center directors are education, non profits and government.
Career center director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Career center director turnover and employment statistics
Career center director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career center directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career center director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career center director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average career center director tenure
The average career center director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 career center directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Career center director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Career center director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career center directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Career Center Director | 10.75% | - |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Coordinator, Tobacco Prevention And Cessation Coalition | 11.48% | 21,289 |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Mental Health Orderly | 15.06% | 60,327 |
Similar career center director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Coordinator, Tobacco Prevention And Cessation Coalition | 11.48% | 21,289 |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Mental Health Orderly | 15.06% | 60,327 |
Foreign languages spoken by career center directors
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
Career center director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |