Chancellor demographics and statistics in the US
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Chancellor demographics by:
Chancellor gender statistics
55.5% of chancellors are women and 44.5% of chancellors are men.
- Female, 55.5%
- Male, 44.5%
Chancellor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% |
| Male | 44.5% |
Chancellor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$110,315
Female income
$99,550
Chancellor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chancellor positions over time. Currently, 55.5% of chancellors are female.
Chancellor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.07% | 51.93% |
| 2011 | 48.15% | 51.85% |
| 2012 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
| 2013 | 48.75% | 51.25% |
| 2014 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2015 | 46.79% | 53.21% |
| 2016 | 47.25% | 52.75% |
| 2017 | 45.66% | 54.34% |
| 2018 | 46.48% | 53.52% |
| 2019 | 44.89% | 55.11% |
| 2020 | 45.73% | 54.27% |
| 2021 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
Chancellor related jobs gender ratio
We compared chancellors 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% |
| Chancellor | 45% | 55% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Chancellor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chancellors is White, which makes up 65.7% of all chancellors. Comparatively, 13.7% of chancellors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of chancellors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Chancellor race
| Chancellor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Chancellor race and ethnicity over time
See how chancellor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chancellor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.42% | 12.78% | 3.76% | 10.88% |
| 2011 | 70.11% | 12.78% | 3.28% | 11.40% |
| 2012 | 69.98% | 12.42% | 3.63% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 69.60% | 12.34% | 3.66% | 11.82% |
| 2014 | 69.12% | 11.95% | 4.18% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 69.32% | 12.01% | 3.85% | 12.06% |
| 2016 | 68.91% | 11.45% | 4.22% | 12.68% |
| 2017 | 68.57% | 11.41% | 4.41% | 13.29% |
| 2018 | 68.61% | 11.56% | 4.35% | 13.06% |
| 2019 | 69.00% | 10.68% | 4.49% | 13.29% |
| 2020 | 67.82% | 10.61% | 4.61% | 12.63% |
| 2021 | 65.75% | 11.61% | 4.26% | 13.70% |
Chancellor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chancellors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White chancellors have the lowest average salary at $107,390.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,852 |
| White | $107,390 |
| Black or African American | $108,286 |
| Asian | $112,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,999 |
Average chancellor age
See how the average age of chancellors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chancellor 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 |
Chancellor age breakdown
The average age of chancellors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the chancellor population.
Chancellor age breakdown
| Chancellor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Chancellor educational attainment
The most common degree for chancellors is bachelor's degree, with 60% of chancellors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Chancellors by degree level
| Chancellor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Chancellor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chancellors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $162,093 annually. With a Master's degree, chancellors earn a median annual income of $137,951 compared to $109,761 for chancellors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $137,951 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,761 |
| Doctorate Degree | $162,093 |
Chancellor employment statistics
Most chancellors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where chancellors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chancellors work.
Chancellor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Chancellor jobs by company type
Employees with the chancellor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chancellors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Chancellor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 45% |
Chancellor jobs by industry
The most common industries for chancellors are education, non profits and health care.
Chancellor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Chancellor turnover and employment statistics
Chancellor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chancellors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chancellor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chancellor 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 chancellor tenure
The average chancellor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 962 chancellors resumes in Zippia's database.
Chancellor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Chancellor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chancellors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Contractor | 4.08% | 38,340 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Property Management Internship | 11.54% | 112,160 |
| Director Of Sports Medicine | 11.66% | 32,686 |
| Social Welfare Administrator | 14.16% | 76,644 |
| Chancellor | 16.21% | - |
Similar chancellor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Contractor | 4.08% | 38,340 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Property Management Internship | 11.54% | 112,160 |
| Director Of Sports Medicine | 11.66% | 32,686 |
| Social Welfare Administrator | 14.16% | 76,644 |
Foreign languages spoken by chancellors
The most common foreign language among chancellors is Spanish at 45.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 45.3%
- French, 10.9%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Other, 24.9%
Chancellor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.3% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.9% |
