College recruiter demographics and statistics in the US
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College recruiter demographics by:
College recruiter gender statistics
56.2% of college recruiters are women and 43.8% of college recruiters are men.
- Female, 56.2%
- Male, 43.8%
College recruiter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% |
| Male | 43.8% |
College recruiter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,287
Female income
$50,220
College recruiter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college recruiter positions over time. Currently, 56.2% of college recruiters are female.
College recruiter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2011 | 46.34% | 53.66% |
| 2012 | 48.35% | 51.65% |
| 2013 | 46.72% | 53.28% |
| 2014 | 48.32% | 51.68% |
| 2015 | 45.48% | 54.52% |
| 2016 | 46.51% | 53.49% |
| 2017 | 46.27% | 53.73% |
| 2018 | 44.90% | 55.10% |
| 2019 | 44.07% | 55.93% |
| 2020 | 43.07% | 56.93% |
| 2021 | 43.83% | 56.17% |
College recruiter related jobs gender ratio
We compared college recruiters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| College Recruiter | 44% | 56% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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College recruiter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college recruiters is White, which makes up 56.3% of all college recruiters. Comparatively, 19.4% of college recruiters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of college recruiters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
College recruiter race
| College recruiter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
College recruiter race and ethnicity over time
See how college recruiter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College recruiter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.40% | 12.30% | 5.82% | 15.83% |
| 2011 | 63.71% | 11.98% | 5.96% | 15.56% |
| 2012 | 63.80% | 11.48% | 5.96% | 16.16% |
| 2013 | 63.30% | 11.62% | 6.05% | 16.02% |
| 2014 | 61.48% | 11.96% | 6.80% | 16.77% |
| 2015 | 61.67% | 12.09% | 6.58% | 16.97% |
| 2016 | 61.16% | 12.37% | 6.82% | 16.61% |
| 2017 | 61.32% | 11.37% | 6.48% | 17.59% |
| 2018 | 61.73% | 10.09% | 7.25% | 18.01% |
| 2019 | 61.69% | 10.45% | 7.00% | 17.65% |
| 2020 | 58.43% | 11.43% | 7.30% | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 56.33% | 10.79% | 7.72% | 19.43% |
College recruiter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian college recruiters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american college recruiters have the lowest average salary at $52,230.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,948 |
| White | $53,972 |
| Black or African American | $52,230 |
| Asian | $57,506 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,933 |
Average college recruiter age
See how the average age of college recruiters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College recruiter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
College recruiter age breakdown
The average age of college recruiters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the college recruiter population.
College recruiter age breakdown
| College Recruiter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
College recruiter educational attainment
The most common degree for college recruiters is bachelor's degree, with 76% of college recruiters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
College recruiters by degree level
| College recruiter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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College recruiter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, college recruiters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $72,775 annually. With a Master's degree, college recruiters earn a median annual income of $66,250 compared to $57,897 for college recruiters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,250 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,741 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,897 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,775 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,944 |
College recruiter employment statistics
Most college recruiters work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where college recruiters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college recruiters work.
College recruiter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
College recruiter jobs by company type
Employees with the college recruiter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most college recruiters prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
College recruiter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 2% |
College recruiter jobs by industry
The most common industries for college recruiters are education, technology and manufacturing.
College recruiter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
College recruiter turnover and employment statistics
College recruiter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college recruiters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College recruiter unemployment rate by year
| Year | College recruiter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average college recruiter tenure
The average college recruiter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 725 college recruiters resumes in Zippia's database.
College recruiter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
College recruiter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college recruiters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| College Recruiter | 8.93% | - |
| Market Analyst Internship | 10.00% | 73,684 |
| Senior Specialist | 11.05% | 80,308 |
| Driver's License Examiner | 11.64% | 3,149 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar college recruiter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Market Analyst Internship | 10.00% | 73,684 |
| Senior Specialist | 11.05% | 80,308 |
| Driver's License Examiner | 11.64% | 3,149 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by college recruiters
The most common foreign language among college recruiters is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- French, 14.3%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Filipino, 4.8%
- Czech, 4.8%
- Other, 9.4%
College recruiter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Filipino | 4.8% |
| Czech | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.4% |
