College director demographics and statistics in the US
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College director gender statistics
46.4% of college directors are women and 53.6% of college directors are men.
- Male, 53.6%
- Female, 46.4%
College director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.6% |
| Female | 46.4% |
College director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,854
Female income
$81,920
College director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college director positions over time. Currently, 46.4% of college directors are female.
College director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2011 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2012 | 55.58% | 44.42% |
| 2013 | 57.75% | 42.25% |
| 2014 | 56.09% | 43.91% |
| 2015 | 55.82% | 44.18% |
| 2016 | 56.28% | 43.72% |
| 2017 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2018 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2019 | 53.92% | 46.08% |
| 2020 | 54.77% | 45.23% |
| 2021 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
College director related jobs gender ratio
We compared college directors 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 Director | 54% | 46% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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College director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college directors is White, which makes up 65.8% of all college directors. Comparatively, 13.9% of college directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of college directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
College director race
| College director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
College director race and ethnicity over time
See how college director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.50% | 12.50% | 3.79% | 11.03% |
| 2011 | 70.20% | 12.51% | 3.31% | 11.55% |
| 2012 | 70.07% | 12.15% | 3.66% | 11.77% |
| 2013 | 69.69% | 12.07% | 3.68% | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 69.21% | 11.68% | 4.20% | 12.53% |
| 2015 | 69.41% | 11.74% | 3.87% | 12.21% |
| 2016 | 69.00% | 11.18% | 4.25% | 12.83% |
| 2017 | 68.66% | 11.13% | 4.44% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 68.70% | 11.29% | 4.37% | 13.22% |
| 2019 | 69.08% | 10.41% | 4.52% | 13.44% |
| 2020 | 67.91% | 10.34% | 4.64% | 12.78% |
| 2021 | 65.83% | 11.34% | 4.29% | 13.85% |
College director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian college directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White college directors have the lowest average salary at $89,143.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,281 |
| White | $89,143 |
| Black or African American | $89,972 |
| Asian | $93,556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,418 |
Average college director age
See how the average age of college directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College director 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 director age breakdown
The average age of college directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the college director population.
College director age breakdown
| College Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
College director educational attainment
The most common degree for college directors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of college directors 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, 64%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
College directors by degree level
| College director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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College director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $141,056 annually. With a Master's degree, college directors earn a median annual income of $117,847 compared to $91,340 for college directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $117,847 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,340 |
| Doctorate Degree | $141,056 |
College director employment statistics
Most college directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where college directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college directors work.
College director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
College director jobs by company type
Employees with the college director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most college directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
College director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 5% |
College director jobs by industry
The most common industries for college directors are education, non profits and government.
College director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
College director turnover and employment statistics
College director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College director unemployment rate by year
| Year | College director 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 director tenure
The average college director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 831 college directors resumes in Zippia's database.
College director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
College director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Project Manager | 4.08% | 115,354 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Commercial Property Manager | 11.54% | 42,369 |
| Wellness Manager | 11.66% | 27,493 |
| Field Services Director | 14.16% | 104,868 |
| College Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar college director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Project Manager | 4.08% | 115,354 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Commercial Property Manager | 11.54% | 42,369 |
| Wellness Manager | 11.66% | 27,493 |
| Field Services Director | 14.16% | 104,868 |
Foreign languages spoken by college directors
The most common foreign language among college directors is Spanish at 44.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.5% and French is the third-most popular at 8.5%.
- Spanish, 44.7%
- Chinese, 8.5%
- French, 8.5%
- Hindi, 4.3%
- Cantonese, 4.3%
- Other, 29.7%
College director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.7% |
| Chinese | 8.5% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Hindi | 4.3% |
| Cantonese | 4.3% |
| Other | 29.7% |
