Cooperative education student demographics and statistics in the US
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Cooperative education student demographics by:
Cooperative education student gender statistics
54.5% of cooperative education students are women and 45.5% of cooperative education students are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Cooperative education student gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Cooperative education student gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,606
Female income
$35,644
Cooperative education student gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cooperative education student positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of cooperative education students are female.
Cooperative education student gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2011 | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| 2012 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2013 | 45.93% | 54.07% |
| 2014 | 44.81% | 55.19% |
| 2015 | 45.64% | 54.36% |
| 2016 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2017 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2018 | 45.32% | 54.68% |
| 2019 | 44.90% | 55.10% |
| 2020 | 44.25% | 55.75% |
| 2021 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
Cooperative education student related jobs gender ratio
We compared cooperative education students with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Cooperative Education Student | 46% | 54% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Cooperative education student demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cooperative education students is White, which makes up 66.4% of all cooperative education students. Comparatively, 11.3% of cooperative education students are Asian and 10.0% of cooperative education students are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Cooperative education student race
| Cooperative education student race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Cooperative education student race and ethnicity over time
See how cooperative education student racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cooperative education student race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.85% | 7.17% | 9.23% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 72.54% | 7.02% | 9.96% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 72.13% | 7.32% | 9.83% | 8.16% |
| 2013 | 71.27% | 7.68% | 10.12% | 8.41% |
| 2014 | 71.36% | 7.30% | 9.79% | 8.80% |
| 2015 | 69.81% | 7.52% | 10.73% | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 70.30% | 7.45% | 10.46% | 8.98% |
| 2017 | 69.38% | 7.20% | 11.63% | 9.03% |
| 2018 | 71.17% | 6.94% | 9.95% | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 69.50% | 7.20% | 10.89% | 9.75% |
| 2020 | 67.58% | 6.91% | 10.53% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 66.42% | 7.03% | 11.32% | 10.03% |
Cooperative education student wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cooperative education students have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cooperative education students have the lowest average salary at $36,217.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,487 |
| White | $36,515 |
| Black or African American | $36,217 |
| Asian | $37,208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,611 |
Average cooperative education student age
See how the average age of cooperative education students varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Cooperative education student age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Cooperative education student age breakdown
The average age of cooperative education students is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the cooperative education student population.
Cooperative education student age breakdown
| Cooperative Education Student Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Cooperative education student educational attainment
The most common degree for cooperative education students is bachelor's degree, with 70% of cooperative education students earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Cooperative education students by degree level
| Cooperative education student degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Cooperative education student wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,115 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,195 |
Cooperative education student employment statistics
Most cooperative education students work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where cooperative education students work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cooperative education students work.
Cooperative education student jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Cooperative education student jobs by company type
Employees with the cooperative education student job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cooperative education students prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cooperative education student jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 6% |
Cooperative education student jobs by industry
The most common industries for cooperative education students are education, manufacturing and technology.
Cooperative education student industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Cooperative education student turnover and employment statistics
Cooperative education student unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cooperative education students between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cooperative education student unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cooperative education student unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average cooperative education student tenure
The average cooperative education student stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,553 cooperative education students resumes in Zippia's database.
Cooperative education student tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Cooperative education student LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cooperative education students 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Cooperative Education Student | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar cooperative education student jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by cooperative education students
The most common foreign language among cooperative education students is Spanish at 41.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 41.0%
- French, 18.0%
- Chinese, 6.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Other, 26.0%
Cooperative education student languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.0% |
| French | 18.0% |
| Chinese | 6.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Other | 26.0% |
