College assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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College assistant gender statistics
59.9% of college assistants are women and 40.1% of college assistants are men.
- Female, 59.9%
- Male, 40.1%
College assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% |
| Male | 40.1% |
College assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,250
Female income
$30,455
College assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college assistant positions over time. Currently, 59.9% of college assistants are female.
College assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.98% | 72.02% |
| 2011 | 27.11% | 72.89% |
| 2012 | 29.15% | 70.85% |
| 2013 | 28.73% | 71.27% |
| 2014 | 29.72% | 70.28% |
| 2015 | 31.88% | 68.12% |
| 2016 | 31.64% | 68.36% |
| 2017 | 33.80% | 66.20% |
| 2018 | 35.43% | 64.57% |
| 2019 | 36.59% | 63.41% |
| 2020 | 37.97% | 62.03% |
| 2021 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
College assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared college assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| College Assistant | 40% | 60% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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College assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college assistants is White, which makes up 66.5% of all college assistants. Comparatively, 16.0% of college assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of college assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
College assistant race
| College assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
College assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how college assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.25% | 9.62% | 3.12% | 12.92% |
| 2011 | 72.06% | 9.89% | 3.00% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 71.76% | 9.89% | 3.08% | 12.98% |
| 2013 | 71.81% | 9.51% | 3.28% | 13.17% |
| 2014 | 71.47% | 9.63% | 3.25% | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 70.94% | 9.63% | 3.26% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 9.50% | 3.61% | 14.28% |
| 2017 | 70.31% | 9.24% | 3.37% | 14.69% |
| 2018 | 70.35% | 8.97% | 3.42% | 14.98% |
| 2019 | 70.82% | 8.68% | 3.46% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | 68.99% | 8.42% | 3.55% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 66.53% | 9.11% | 3.80% | 15.96% |
College assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian college assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White college assistants have the lowest average salary at $31,808.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,832 |
| White | $31,808 |
| Black or African American | $32,105 |
| Asian | $33,301 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,225 |
Average college assistant age
See how the average age of college assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
College assistant age breakdown
The average age of college assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the college assistant population.
College assistant age breakdown
| College Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
College assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for college assistants is bachelor's degree, with 57% of college assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
College assistants by degree level
| College assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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College assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,260 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, college assistants earn a median annual income of $33,066 compared to $31,741 for college assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,260 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,373 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,066 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,741 |
College assistant employment statistics
Most college assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where college assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college assistants work.
College assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
College assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the college assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most college assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
College assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 4% |
College assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for college assistants are education, retail and non profits.
College assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
College assistant turnover and employment statistics
College assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | College assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average college assistant tenure
The average college assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,226 college assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
College assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
College assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| College Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Medical Administrator | 9.17% | 104,510 |
| Senior Agricultural Assistant | 10.06% | 20,345 |
| Law Secretary | 14.76% | 9,261 |
Similar college assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrator | 9.17% | 104,510 |
| Senior Agricultural Assistant | 10.06% | 20,345 |
| Law Secretary | 14.76% | 9,261 |
Foreign languages spoken by college assistants
The most common foreign language among college assistants is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 9.3%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 25.4%
College assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Other | 25.4% |
