College ambassador demographics and statistics in the US
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College ambassador gender statistics
54.9% of college ambassadors are women and 45.1% of college ambassadors are men.
- Female, 54.9%
- Male, 45.1%
College ambassador gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% |
| Male | 45.1% |
College ambassador gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$21,290
Female income
$20,502
College ambassador gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college ambassador positions over time. Currently, 54.9% of college ambassadors are female.
College ambassador gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.14% | 43.86% |
| 2011 | 54.32% | 45.68% |
| 2012 | 54.08% | 45.92% |
| 2013 | 53.81% | 46.19% |
| 2014 | 52.65% | 47.35% |
| 2015 | 52.74% | 47.26% |
| 2016 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2017 | 50.53% | 49.47% |
| 2018 | 45.81% | 54.19% |
| 2019 | 47.47% | 52.53% |
| 2020 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2021 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
College ambassador related jobs gender ratio
We compared college ambassadors 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 Ambassador | 45% | 55% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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College ambassador demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college ambassadors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all college ambassadors. Comparatively, 14.2% of college ambassadors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of college ambassadors 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 ambassador race
| College ambassador 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 ambassador race and ethnicity over time
See how college ambassador racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College ambassador 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 ambassador wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino college ambassadors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american college ambassadors have the lowest average salary at $20,468.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $20,826 |
| White | $20,895 |
| Black or African American | $20,468 |
| Asian | $21,785 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $22,542 |
Average college ambassador age
See how the average age of college ambassadors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College ambassador 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 ambassador age breakdown
The average age of college ambassadors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the college ambassador population.
College ambassador age breakdown
| College Ambassador Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
College ambassador educational attainment
The most common degree for college ambassadors is bachelor's degree, with 81% of college ambassadors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
College ambassadors by degree level
| College ambassador degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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College ambassador wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college ambassadors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $33,089 annually. With a Master's degree, college ambassadors earn a median annual income of $31,843 compared to $23,321 for college ambassadors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,843 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $23,321 |
| Doctorate Degree | $33,089 |
College ambassador employment statistics
Most college ambassadors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where college ambassadors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college ambassadors work.
College ambassador jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
College ambassador jobs by company type
Employees with the college ambassador job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most college ambassadors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
College ambassador jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 2% |
College ambassador jobs by industry
The most common industries for college ambassadors are education, media and non profits.
College ambassador industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
College ambassador turnover and employment statistics
College ambassador unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college ambassadors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College ambassador unemployment rate by year
| Year | College ambassador 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 ambassador tenure
The average college ambassador stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,008 college ambassadors resumes in Zippia's database.
College ambassador tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
College ambassador LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college ambassadors 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 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| College Ambassador | 10.75% | - |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Assistant Technology Coordinator | 11.48% | 118,510 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Clinical Externship | 15.06% | 63,061 |
Similar college ambassador jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Assistant Technology Coordinator | 11.48% | 118,510 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Clinical Externship | 15.06% | 63,061 |
Foreign languages spoken by college ambassadors
The most common foreign language among college ambassadors is Spanish at 48.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 48.2%
- French, 10.6%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- Cantonese, 3.5%
- Other, 25.9%
College ambassador languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.2% |
| French | 10.6% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| Cantonese | 3.5% |
| Other | 25.9% |
