College ministry pastor demographics and statistics in the US
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College ministry pastor demographics by:
College ministry pastor gender statistics
7.5% of college ministry pastors are women and 92.5% of college ministry pastors are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
College ministry pastor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
College ministry pastor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,916
Female income
$41,341
College ministry pastor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college ministry pastor positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of college ministry pastors are female.
College ministry pastor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2011 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2012 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2013 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2014 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2015 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2017 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2018 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2019 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
College ministry pastor related jobs gender ratio
We compared college ministry pastors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| College Ministry Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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College ministry pastor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college ministry pastors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all college ministry pastors. Comparatively, 10.2% of college ministry pastors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of college ministry pastors are Black or African American.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
College ministry pastor race
| College ministry pastor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
College ministry pastor race and ethnicity over time
See how college ministry pastor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College ministry pastor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.33% | 6.40% | 3.28% | 6.42% |
| 2011 | 81.15% | 6.88% | 3.34% | 6.92% |
| 2012 | 82.33% | 5.35% | 3.32% | 8.39% |
| 2013 | 79.05% | 7.22% | 3.30% | 9.29% |
| 2014 | 79.01% | 8.08% | 2.45% | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 77.89% | 7.89% | 2.20% | 9.95% |
| 2016 | 78.01% | 6.65% | 3.40% | 9.19% |
| 2017 | 77.90% | 7.51% | 3.76% | 9.12% |
| 2018 | 75.28% | 8.16% | 3.94% | 9.86% |
| 2019 | 78.12% | 6.50% | 4.00% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 76.16% | 7.40% | 2.32% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 76.03% | 7.10% | 2.75% | 10.24% |
College ministry pastor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american college ministry pastors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian college ministry pastors have the lowest average salary at $42,585.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,938 |
| White | $45,245 |
| Black or African American | $49,804 |
| Asian | $42,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,328 |
Average college ministry pastor age
See how the average age of college ministry pastors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College ministry pastor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
College ministry pastor age breakdown
The average age of college ministry pastors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the college ministry pastor population.
College ministry pastor age breakdown
| College Ministry Pastor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
College ministry pastor educational attainment
The most common degree for college ministry pastors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of college ministry pastors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
College ministry pastors by degree level
| College ministry pastor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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College ministry pastor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college ministry pastors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,203 annually. With a Associate degree, college ministry pastors earn a median annual income of $44,706 compared to $44,543 for college ministry pastors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,706 |
College ministry pastor employment statistics
Company size where college ministry pastors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college ministry pastors work.
College ministry pastor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 60% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
College ministry pastor turnover and employment statistics
College ministry pastor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college ministry pastors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College ministry pastor unemployment rate by year
| Year | College ministry pastor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average college ministry pastor tenure
The average college ministry pastor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 328 college ministry pastors resumes in Zippia's database.
College ministry pastor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
College ministry pastor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college ministry pastors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Coordinator | 8.30% | 37,441 |
| Sacristan | 10.45% | 4 |
| Social Service Coordinator | 13.09% | 109,487 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| College Ministry Pastor | 17.23% | - |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
| Chaplain Resident | 20.25% | 7,901 |
Similar college ministry pastor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Coordinator | 8.30% | 37,441 |
| Sacristan | 10.45% | 4 |
| Social Service Coordinator | 13.09% | 109,487 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
| Chaplain Resident | 20.25% | 7,901 |
Foreign languages spoken by college ministry pastors
The most common foreign language among college ministry pastors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Bosnian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Bosnian, 10.0%
- Korean, 10.0%
- Croatian, 10.0%
College ministry pastor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Bosnian | 10.0% |
| Korean | 10.0% |
| Croatian | 10.0% |
