College president demographics and statistics in the US
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College president gender statistics
47.6% of college presidents are women and 52.4% of college presidents are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
College president gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
College president gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$184,475
Female income
$164,547
College president gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college president positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of college presidents are female.
College president gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.90% | 44.10% |
| 2011 | 55.98% | 44.02% |
| 2012 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
| 2013 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
| 2014 | 54.91% | 45.09% |
| 2015 | 54.64% | 45.36% |
| 2016 | 55.09% | 44.91% |
| 2017 | 53.51% | 46.49% |
| 2018 | 54.33% | 45.67% |
| 2019 | 52.73% | 47.27% |
| 2020 | 53.58% | 46.42% |
| 2021 | 52.37% | 47.63% |
College president related jobs gender ratio
We compared college presidents 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 President | 52% | 48% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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College president demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college presidents is White, which makes up 65.3% of all college presidents. Comparatively, 14.5% of college presidents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of college presidents are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
College president race
| College president race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
College president race and ethnicity over time
See how college president racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College president race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.96% | 12.30% | 3.90% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 69.65% | 12.31% | 3.42% | 12.17% |
| 2012 | 69.52% | 11.95% | 3.77% | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 69.14% | 11.86% | 3.79% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 68.66% | 11.48% | 4.31% | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 68.86% | 11.54% | 3.98% | 12.82% |
| 2016 | 68.45% | 10.98% | 4.35% | 13.45% |
| 2017 | 68.11% | 10.93% | 4.55% | 14.05% |
| 2018 | 68.15% | 11.09% | 4.48% | 13.83% |
| 2019 | 68.54% | 10.20% | 4.63% | 14.06% |
| 2020 | 67.36% | 10.14% | 4.75% | 13.40% |
| 2021 | 65.29% | 11.13% | 4.40% | 14.47% |
College president wage gap by race
According to our data, asian college presidents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White college presidents have the lowest average salary at $179,038.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $187,338 |
| White | $179,038 |
| Black or African American | $180,701 |
| Asian | $187,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $187,612 |
Average college president age
See how the average age of college presidents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College president 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 president age breakdown
The average age of college presidents is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the college president population.
College president age breakdown
| College President Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
College president educational attainment
The most common degree for college presidents is bachelor's degree, with 64% of college presidents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
College presidents by degree level
| College president degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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College president wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college presidents with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $283,148 annually. With a Master's degree, college presidents earn a median annual income of $236,611 compared to $183,445 for college presidents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $236,611 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $183,445 |
| Doctorate Degree | $283,148 |
College president employment statistics
Most college presidents work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where college presidents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college presidents work.
College president jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
College president jobs by company type
Employees with the college president job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most college presidents prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
College president jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 3% |
College president jobs by industry
The most common industries for college presidents are education, non profits and professional.
College president industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
College president turnover and employment statistics
College president unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college presidents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College president unemployment rate by year
| Year | College president 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 president tenure
The average college president stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 699 college presidents resumes in Zippia's database.
College president tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 51% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
College president LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college presidents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Division Project Manager | 4.08% | 54,557 |
| Assistant Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,747 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Cooperative Manager | 11.54% | 6,109 |
| Health Services Manager | 11.66% | 162,609 |
| Home Manager | 14.16% | 49,494 |
| College President | 16.21% | - |
Similar college president jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Division Project Manager | 4.08% | 54,557 |
| Assistant Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,747 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Cooperative Manager | 11.54% | 6,109 |
| Health Services Manager | 11.66% | 162,609 |
| Home Manager | 14.16% | 49,494 |
Foreign languages spoken by college presidents
The most common foreign language among college presidents is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- French, 17.5%
- Mandarin, 10.5%
- Chinese, 8.8%
- Japanese, 3.5%
- Other, 17.6%
College president languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| French | 17.5% |
| Mandarin | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 8.8% |
| Japanese | 3.5% |
| Other | 17.6% |
