Continuing education director demographics and statistics in the US
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Continuing education director gender statistics
66.0% of continuing education directors are women and 34.0% of continuing education directors are men.
- Female, 66.0%
- Male, 34.0%
Continuing education director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.0% |
| Male | 34.0% |
Continuing education director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,751
Female income
$64,458
Continuing education director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in continuing education director positions over time. Currently, 66.0% of continuing education directors are female.
Continuing education director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.24% | 62.76% |
| 2011 | 37.31% | 62.69% |
| 2012 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2013 | 37.88% | 62.12% |
| 2014 | 36.30% | 63.70% |
| 2015 | 36.05% | 63.95% |
| 2016 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
| 2017 | 35.01% | 64.99% |
| 2018 | 35.76% | 64.24% |
| 2019 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2020 | 35.07% | 64.93% |
| 2021 | 33.97% | 66.03% |
Continuing education director related jobs gender ratio
We compared continuing education 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% |
| Continuing Education Director | 34% | 66% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Continuing education director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among continuing education directors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all continuing education directors. Comparatively, 14.1% of continuing education directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of continuing education directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Continuing education director race
| Continuing education director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Continuing education director race and ethnicity over time
See how continuing education director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Continuing education director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.60% | 12.07% | 3.84% | 11.30% |
| 2011 | 70.30% | 12.08% | 3.36% | 11.83% |
| 2012 | 70.17% | 11.72% | 3.71% | 12.04% |
| 2013 | 69.79% | 11.63% | 3.73% | 12.25% |
| 2014 | 69.31% | 11.25% | 4.25% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 69.51% | 11.31% | 3.92% | 12.48% |
| 2016 | 69.10% | 10.75% | 4.29% | 13.10% |
| 2017 | 68.76% | 10.70% | 4.49% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 68.80% | 10.86% | 4.42% | 13.49% |
| 2019 | 69.18% | 9.97% | 4.57% | 13.72% |
| 2020 | 68.01% | 9.91% | 4.69% | 13.05% |
| 2021 | 65.93% | 10.91% | 4.34% | 14.12% |
Continuing education director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian continuing education directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White continuing education directors have the lowest average salary at $69,047.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,644 |
| White | $69,047 |
| Black or African American | $69,569 |
| Asian | $71,816 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,730 |
Average continuing education director age
See how the average age of continuing education directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Continuing education 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 |
Continuing education director age breakdown
The average age of continuing education directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the continuing education director population.
Continuing education director age breakdown
| Continuing Education Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Continuing education director educational attainment
The most common degree for continuing education directors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of continuing education directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Continuing education directors by degree level
| Continuing education director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Continuing education director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, continuing education directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $100,314 annually. With a Master's degree, continuing education directors earn a median annual income of $86,660 compared to $70,429 for continuing education directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,429 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,314 |
Continuing education director employment statistics
Most continuing education directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where continuing education directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where continuing education directors work.
Continuing education director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Continuing education director jobs by company type
Employees with the continuing education director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most continuing education directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Continuing education director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 1% |
Continuing education director jobs by industry
The most common industries for continuing education directors are education, health care and non profits.
Continuing education director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Continuing education director turnover and employment statistics
Continuing education director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for continuing education directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Continuing education director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Continuing education 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 continuing education director tenure
The average continuing education director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 397 continuing education directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Continuing education director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Continuing education director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of continuing education 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Coordinator | 4.08% | 51,167 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Property Management Internship | 11.54% | 112,160 |
| Hospital Director | 11.66% | 29,738 |
| Volunteer Leader | 14.16% | 32,066 |
| Continuing Education Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar continuing education director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Coordinator | 4.08% | 51,167 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Property Management Internship | 11.54% | 112,160 |
| Hospital Director | 11.66% | 29,738 |
| Volunteer Leader | 14.16% | 32,066 |
Foreign languages spoken by continuing education directors
The most common foreign language among continuing education directors is Spanish at 60.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 60.9%
- French, 13.0%
- German, 8.7%
- Dakota, 4.3%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Other, 8.8%
Continuing education director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.9% |
| French | 13.0% |
| German | 8.7% |
| Dakota | 4.3% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.8% |
