College administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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College administrator gender statistics
66.2% of college administrators are women and 33.8% of college administrators are men.
- Female, 66.2%
- Male, 33.8%
College administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.2% |
| Male | 33.8% |
College administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,398
Female income
$37,008
College administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college administrator positions over time. Currently, 66.2% of college administrators are female.
College administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.03% | 62.97% |
| 2011 | 37.10% | 62.90% |
| 2012 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2013 | 37.67% | 62.33% |
| 2014 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2015 | 35.85% | 64.15% |
| 2016 | 36.27% | 63.73% |
| 2017 | 34.81% | 65.19% |
| 2018 | 35.56% | 64.44% |
| 2019 | 34.10% | 65.90% |
| 2020 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
| 2021 | 33.77% | 66.23% |
College administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared college administrators 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% |
| College Administrator | 34% | 66% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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College administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college administrators is White, which makes up 65.2% of all college administrators. Comparatively, 13.3% of college administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of college administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 4.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
College administrator race
| College administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
College administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how college administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.89% | 13.78% | 3.69% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 69.58% | 13.79% | 3.21% | 11.02% |
| 2012 | 69.45% | 13.43% | 3.56% | 11.23% |
| 2013 | 69.07% | 13.34% | 3.59% | 11.43% |
| 2014 | 68.59% | 12.95% | 4.11% | 11.99% |
| 2015 | 68.79% | 13.02% | 3.78% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 68.38% | 12.45% | 4.15% | 12.29% |
| 2017 | 68.04% | 12.41% | 4.34% | 12.90% |
| 2018 | 68.08% | 12.57% | 4.28% | 12.68% |
| 2019 | 68.47% | 11.68% | 4.42% | 12.90% |
| 2020 | 67.29% | 11.62% | 4.54% | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 65.22% | 12.61% | 4.19% | 13.31% |
College administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian college administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White college administrators have the lowest average salary at $39,482.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,878 |
| White | $39,482 |
| Black or African American | $39,763 |
| Asian | $40,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,924 |
Average college administrator age
See how the average age of college administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College administrator 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 |
College administrator age breakdown
The average age of college administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the college administrator population.
College administrator age breakdown
| College Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
College administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for college administrators is bachelor's degree, with 59% of college administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
College administrators by degree level
| College administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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College administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,106 annually. With a Master's degree, college administrators earn a median annual income of $48,891 compared to $40,225 for college administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,891 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,225 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,106 |
College administrator employment statistics
Most college administrators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where college administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college administrators work.
College administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
College administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the college administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most college administrators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
College administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 1% |
College administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for college administrators are education, professional and technology.
College administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
College administrator turnover and employment statistics
College administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | College administrator 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 college administrator tenure
The average college administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 158 college administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
College administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
College administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Manager Construction | 4.08% | 129,819 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Housing Relocation | 11.54% | 2,122 |
| Director Of Laboratory Services | 11.66% | 119,364 |
| Archives Director | 14.16% | 6,928 |
| College Administrator | 16.21% | - |
Similar college administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Manager Construction | 4.08% | 129,819 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Housing Relocation | 11.54% | 2,122 |
| Director Of Laboratory Services | 11.66% | 119,364 |
| Archives Director | 14.16% | 6,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by college administrators
The most common foreign language among college administrators is Chinese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Chinese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Japanese, 22.2%
- Irish, 11.1%
College administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 22.2% |
| Irish | 11.1% |