Chief program officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief program officer gender statistics
36.8% of chief program officers are women and 63.2% of chief program officers are men.
- Male, 63.2%
- Female, 36.8%
Chief program officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.2% |
| Female | 36.8% |
Chief program officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$114,381
Female income
$105,044
Chief program officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief program officer positions over time. Currently, 36.8% of chief program officers are female.
Chief program officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2011 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
| 2012 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2013 | 66.33% | 33.67% |
| 2014 | 66.02% | 33.98% |
| 2015 | 66.48% | 33.52% |
| 2016 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2017 | 64.79% | 35.21% |
| 2018 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2019 | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| 2020 | 62.27% | 37.73% |
| 2021 | 63.15% | 36.85% |
Chief program officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief program officers 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% |
| Chief Program Officer | 63% | 37% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Chief program officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief program officers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all chief program officers. Comparatively, 14.4% of chief program officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of chief program officers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Chief program officer race
| Chief program officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Chief program officer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief program officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief program officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.74% | 11.71% | 6.56% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 70.01% | 11.44% | 6.07% | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 67.66% | 11.82% | 6.45% | 11.12% |
| 2013 | 68.37% | 12.24% | 6.82% | 10.60% |
| 2014 | 67.40% | 12.50% | 6.83% | 11.10% |
| 2015 | 66.90% | 12.10% | 7.04% | 11.47% |
| 2016 | 66.54% | 11.58% | 7.07% | 12.28% |
| 2017 | 67.03% | 10.99% | 6.98% | 12.47% |
| 2018 | 65.08% | 11.94% | 7.37% | 13.02% |
| 2019 | 67.14% | 10.84% | 6.94% | 12.54% |
| 2020 | 64.33% | 11.04% | 6.87% | 13.02% |
| 2021 | 60.50% | 12.11% | 8.00% | 14.40% |
Chief program officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chief program officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief program officers have the lowest average salary at $110,198.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $112,683 |
| White | $115,878 |
| Black or African American | $110,198 |
| Asian | $122,140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,400 |
Average chief program officer age
See how the average age of chief program officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chief program officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Chief program officer age breakdown
The average age of chief program officers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the chief program officer population.
Chief program officer age breakdown
| Chief Program Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Chief program officer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief program officers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of chief program officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Chief program officers by degree level
| Chief program officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Chief program officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief program officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $161,467 annually. With a Master's degree, chief program officers earn a median annual income of $133,686 compared to $115,501 for chief program officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $133,686 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,501 |
| Doctorate Degree | $161,467 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $102,683 |
Chief program officer employment statistics
Most chief program officers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where chief program officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief program officers work.
Chief program officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Chief program officer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief program officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief program officers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chief program officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 21% |
Chief program officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief program officers are non profits, education and government.
Chief program officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Education | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chief program officer turnover and employment statistics
Chief program officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief program officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief program officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief program officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average chief program officer tenure
The average chief program officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 748 chief program officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief program officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Chief program officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief program officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Building Design Specialist | 4.08% | 41,438 |
| Gaming Manager | 8.19% | 95,196 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Leasing Agent | 11.54% | 32,462 |
| Chief Program Officer | 11.66% | - |
| Day Program Manager | 14.16% | 91,419 |
| College Or University Department Head | 16.20% | 38,019 |
Similar chief program officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Green Building Design Specialist | 4.08% | 41,438 |
| Gaming Manager | 8.19% | 95,196 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Leasing Agent | 11.54% | 32,462 |
| Day Program Manager | 14.16% | 91,419 |
| College Or University Department Head | 16.20% | 38,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief program officers
The most common foreign language among chief program officers is Spanish at 32.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 32.3%
- French, 13.8%
- Chinese, 6.2%
- German, 6.2%
- Portuguese, 4.6%
- Other, 36.9%
Chief program officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| French | 13.8% |
| Chinese | 6.2% |
| German | 6.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.6% |
| Other | 36.9% |
