College admissions counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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College admissions counselor gender statistics
54.3% of college admissions counselors are women and 45.7% of college admissions counselors are men.
- Female, 54.3%
- Male, 45.7%
College admissions counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% |
| Male | 45.7% |
College admissions counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,291
Female income
$37,756
College admissions counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college admissions counselor positions over time. Currently, 54.3% of college admissions counselors are female.
College admissions counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2011 | 54.91% | 45.09% |
| 2012 | 54.67% | 45.33% |
| 2013 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2014 | 53.25% | 46.75% |
| 2015 | 53.34% | 46.66% |
| 2016 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2017 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2018 | 46.40% | 53.60% |
| 2019 | 48.07% | 51.93% |
| 2020 | 43.51% | 56.49% |
| 2021 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
College admissions counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared college admissions counselors 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% |
| College Admissions Counselor | 46% | 54% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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College admissions counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college admissions counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all college admissions counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of college admissions counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of college admissions counselors 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%
College admissions counselor race
| College admissions counselor 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% |
College admissions counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how college admissions counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College admissions counselor 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% |
College admissions counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino college admissions counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american college admissions counselors have the lowest average salary at $37,733.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,978 |
| White | $38,024 |
| Black or African American | $37,733 |
| Asian | $38,620 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,115 |
Average college admissions counselor age
See how the average age of college admissions counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College admissions counselor 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 |
College admissions counselor age breakdown
The average age of college admissions counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the college admissions counselor population.
College admissions counselor age breakdown
| College Admissions Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
College admissions counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for college admissions counselors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of college admissions counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
College admissions counselors by degree level
| College admissions counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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College admissions counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college admissions counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,131 annually. With a Master's degree, college admissions counselors earn a median annual income of $44,489 compared to $39,614 for college admissions counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,489 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,614 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,131 |
College admissions counselor employment statistics
Company size where college admissions counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college admissions counselors work.
College admissions counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
College admissions counselor turnover and employment statistics
College admissions counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college admissions counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College admissions counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | College admissions counselor 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 college admissions counselor tenure
The average college admissions counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 college admissions counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
College admissions counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
College admissions counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college admissions counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| College Admissions Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Case Manager For Children | 11.48% | 77,002 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
Similar college admissions counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Case Manager For Children | 11.48% | 77,002 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
Foreign languages spoken by college admissions counselors
The most common foreign language among college admissions counselors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
College admissions counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
