College football coach demographics and statistics in the US
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College football coach gender statistics
8.2% of college football coaches are women and 91.8% of college football coaches are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
College football coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
College football coach gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,690
Female income
$47,605
College football coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college football coach positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of college football coaches are female.
College football coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2013 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2014 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2015 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2017 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2018 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2020 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2021 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
College football coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared college football 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 Football Coach | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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College football coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college football coaches is White, which makes up 66.8% of all college football coaches. Comparatively, 13.1% of college football coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of college football coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
College football coach race
| College football coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
College football coach race and ethnicity over time
See how college football coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College football coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.05% | 8.89% | 4.40% | 10.08% |
| 2011 | 73.02% | 9.41% | 4.52% | 10.03% |
| 2012 | 73.45% | 7.82% | 5.13% | 10.22% |
| 2013 | 70.81% | 8.77% | 4.57% | 11.83% |
| 2014 | 71.79% | 9.17% | 4.32% | 11.40% |
| 2015 | 72.66% | 8.05% | 4.69% | 11.83% |
| 2016 | 69.27% | 9.84% | 5.20% | 12.01% |
| 2017 | 70.41% | 9.10% | 4.57% | 11.80% |
| 2018 | 69.61% | 8.65% | 5.74% | 12.04% |
| 2019 | 67.67% | 9.29% | 5.95% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 64.69% | 10.04% | 6.03% | 13.70% |
| 2021 | 66.84% | 8.79% | 5.42% | 13.11% |
College football coach wage gap by race
According to our data, asian college football coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White college football coaches have the lowest average salary at $47,930.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,007 |
| White | $47,930 |
| Black or African American | $48,444 |
| Asian | $49,904 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,190 |
Average college football coach age
See how the average age of college football coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College football 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 football coach age breakdown
The average age of college football coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the college football coach population.
College football coach age breakdown
| College Football Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
College football coach educational attainment
The most common degree for college football coaches is bachelor's degree, with 74% of college football coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
College football coaches by degree level
| College football coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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College football coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college football coaches with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,565 annually. With a Master's degree, college football coaches earn a median annual income of $54,241 compared to $48,040 for college football coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,241 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,679 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,565 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,040 |
College football coach employment statistics
Company size where college football coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college football coaches work.
College football coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
College football coach turnover and employment statistics
College football coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college football coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College football coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | College football 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 football coach tenure
The average college football coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 college football coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
College football coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
College football coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college football 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5.42% | 22 |
| Golfer | 6.54% | 99 |
| College Football Coach | 7.62% | - |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Contortionist | 13.74% | 31 |
| Film Producer | 14.31% | 9,943 |
| Music Composer | 30.45% | 3,788 |
Similar college football coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5.42% | 22 |
| Golfer | 6.54% | 99 |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Contortionist | 13.74% | 31 |
| Film Producer | 14.31% | 9,943 |
| Music Composer | 30.45% | 3,788 |