Counseling center director demographics and statistics in the US
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Counseling center director demographics by:
Counseling center director gender statistics
65.7% of counseling center directors are women and 34.3% of counseling center directors are men.
- Female, 65.7%
- Male, 34.3%
Counseling center director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.7% |
| Male | 34.3% |
Counseling center director gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,478
Female income
$42,995
Counseling center director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counseling center director positions over time. Currently, 65.7% of counseling center directors are female.
Counseling center director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.86% | 58.14% |
| 2011 | 39.60% | 60.40% |
| 2012 | 40.44% | 59.56% |
| 2013 | 40.32% | 59.68% |
| 2014 | 40.18% | 59.82% |
| 2015 | 37.35% | 62.65% |
| 2016 | 36.14% | 63.86% |
| 2017 | 36.92% | 63.08% |
| 2018 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2019 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2020 | 32.64% | 67.36% |
| 2021 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
Counseling center director related jobs gender ratio
We compared counseling center 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% |
| Counseling Center Director | 34% | 66% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Counseling center director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among counseling center directors is White, which makes up 62.4% of all counseling center directors. Comparatively, 14.5% of counseling center directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of counseling center directors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Counseling center director race
| Counseling center director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Counseling center director race and ethnicity over time
See how counseling center director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Counseling center director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.72% | 11.40% | 3.63% | 10.78% |
| 2011 | 70.65% | 11.41% | 3.71% | 11.19% |
| 2012 | 71.71% | 10.70% | 3.25% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 71.42% | 11.19% | 3.61% | 10.83% |
| 2014 | 69.27% | 11.77% | 3.92% | 11.71% |
| 2015 | 70.23% | 11.07% | 4.02% | 11.54% |
| 2016 | 70.38% | 10.00% | 4.66% | 11.46% |
| 2017 | 69.91% | 10.26% | 4.18% | 11.79% |
| 2018 | 70.28% | 10.05% | 4.27% | 12.17% |
| 2019 | 66.70% | 10.89% | 4.75% | 14.51% |
| 2020 | 63.83% | 11.22% | 3.88% | 14.42% |
| 2021 | 62.37% | 11.73% | 5.17% | 14.45% |
Counseling center director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian counseling center directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown counseling center directors have the lowest average salary at $43,742.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,742 |
| White | $45,767 |
| Black or African American | $44,913 |
| Asian | $47,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,225 |
Average counseling center director age
See how the average age of counseling center directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Counseling center director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Counseling center director age breakdown
The average age of counseling center directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the counseling center director population.
Counseling center director age breakdown
| Counseling Center Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Counseling center director educational attainment
The most common degree for counseling center directors is bachelor's degree, with 57% of counseling center directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Counseling center directors by degree level
| Counseling center director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Counseling center director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, counseling center directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,999 annually. With a Master's degree, counseling center directors earn a median annual income of $53,964 compared to $45,254 for counseling center directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,964 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,254 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,999 |
Counseling center director employment statistics
Most counseling center directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where counseling center directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where counseling center directors work.
Counseling center director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Counseling center director jobs by company type
Employees with the counseling center director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most counseling center directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Counseling center director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 7% |
Counseling center director jobs by industry
The most common industries for counseling center directors are education, health care and non profits.
Counseling center director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Health Care | 19% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Counseling center director turnover and employment statistics
Counseling center director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for counseling center directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Counseling center director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Counseling center director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average counseling center director tenure
The average counseling center director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 561 counseling center directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Counseling center director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Counseling center director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of counseling center 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Project Manager | 4.08% | 150,062 |
| Casino Cage Manager | 8.19% | 1,413 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Real Estate Firm Manager | 11.54% | 12,567 |
| Clinical Laboratory Medical Director | 11.66% | 142,160 |
| Counseling Center Director | 14.16% | - |
| Child Care Center Director | 16.20% | 109,279 |
Similar counseling center director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Project Manager | 4.08% | 150,062 |
| Casino Cage Manager | 8.19% | 1,413 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Real Estate Firm Manager | 11.54% | 12,567 |
| Clinical Laboratory Medical Director | 11.66% | 142,160 |
| Child Care Center Director | 16.20% | 109,279 |
Foreign languages spoken by counseling center directors
The most common foreign language among counseling center directors is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Bulgarian at 4.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 65.2%
- Bulgarian, 4.3%
- Vietnamese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Romanian, 4.3%
- Other, 17.6%
Counseling center director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.2% |
| Bulgarian | 4.3% |
| Vietnamese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Romanian | 4.3% |
| Other | 17.6% |
