College coach demographics and statistics in the US
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College coach gender statistics
62.4% of college coaches are women and 37.6% of college coaches are men.
- Female, 62.4%
- Male, 37.6%
College coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.4% |
| Male | 37.6% |
College coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,153
Female income
$42,079
College coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college coach positions over time. Currently, 62.4% of college coaches are female.
College coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
| 2011 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2012 | 47.07% | 52.93% |
| 2013 | 43.90% | 56.10% |
| 2014 | 44.08% | 55.92% |
| 2015 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| 2016 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
| 2017 | 42.80% | 57.20% |
| 2018 | 37.49% | 62.51% |
| 2019 | 35.09% | 64.91% |
| 2020 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 2021 | 37.62% | 62.38% |
College coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared college coaches with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| College Coach | 38% | 62% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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College coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college coaches is White, which makes up 66.7% of all college coaches. Comparatively, 13.2% of college coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of college coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
College coach race
| College coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
College coach race and ethnicity over time
See how college coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.86% | 8.96% | 4.42% | 10.18% |
| 2011 | 72.84% | 9.48% | 4.54% | 10.12% |
| 2012 | 73.27% | 7.89% | 5.15% | 10.32% |
| 2013 | 70.63% | 8.84% | 4.59% | 11.93% |
| 2014 | 71.61% | 9.24% | 4.34% | 11.50% |
| 2015 | 72.48% | 8.12% | 4.71% | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 69.09% | 9.91% | 5.22% | 12.11% |
| 2017 | 70.23% | 9.17% | 4.59% | 11.89% |
| 2018 | 69.43% | 8.72% | 5.76% | 12.14% |
| 2019 | 67.49% | 9.35% | 5.97% | 13.73% |
| 2020 | 64.51% | 10.11% | 6.05% | 13.80% |
| 2021 | 66.66% | 8.86% | 5.44% | 13.20% |
College coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian college coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White college coaches have the lowest average salary at $42,400.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,467 |
| White | $42,400 |
| Black or African American | $42,909 |
| Asian | $44,358 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,658 |
Average college coach age
See how the average age of college coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College coach age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
College coach age breakdown
The average age of college coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the college coach population.
College coach age breakdown
| College Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
College coach educational attainment
The most common degree for college coaches is bachelor's degree, with 74% of college coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
College coaches by degree level
| College coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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College coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,015 annually. With a Master's degree, college coaches earn a median annual income of $48,690 compared to $42,509 for college coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,690 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,180 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,015 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,509 |
College coach employment statistics
Most college coaches work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where college coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college coaches work.
College coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
College coach jobs by company type
Employees with the college coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most college coaches prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
College coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 6% |
College coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for college coaches are education, non profits and professional.
College coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
College coach turnover and employment statistics
College coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | College coach unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average college coach tenure
The average college coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 638 college coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
College coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
College coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college coaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| WWE Wrestler | 6.54% | 12 |
| College Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Program Director/Master Control Supervisor | 14.31% | 103,518 |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Similar college coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| WWE Wrestler | 6.54% | 12 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Program Director/Master Control Supervisor | 14.31% | 103,518 |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Foreign languages spoken by college coaches
The most common foreign language among college coaches is Spanish at 69.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 69.1%
- French, 7.3%
- Mandarin, 5.5%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Arabic, 3.6%
- Other, 10.9%
College coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.1% |
| French | 7.3% |
| Mandarin | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Arabic | 3.6% |
| Other | 10.9% |
