Course assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Course assistant gender statistics
50.7% of course assistants are women and 49.3% of course assistants are men.
- Female, 50.7%
- Male, 49.3%
Course assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% |
| Male | 49.3% |
Course assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,142
Female income
$47,145
Course assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in course assistant positions over time. Currently, 50.7% of course assistants are female.
Course assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.02% | 70.98% |
| 2011 | 31.66% | 68.34% |
| 2012 | 31.38% | 68.62% |
| 2013 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2014 | 37.46% | 62.54% |
| 2015 | 37.95% | 62.05% |
| 2016 | 40.18% | 59.82% |
| 2017 | 36.28% | 63.72% |
| 2018 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2019 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
| 2020 | 48.70% | 51.30% |
| 2021 | 49.28% | 50.72% |
Course assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared course assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Course Assistant | 49% | 51% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Course assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among course assistants is White, which makes up 59.2% of all course assistants. Comparatively, 17.1% of course assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of course assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Course assistant race
| Course assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Course assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how course assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Course assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.72% | 10.37% | 5.07% | 14.57% |
| 2011 | 65.12% | 11.63% | 5.08% | 14.51% |
| 2012 | 65.10% | 11.04% | 5.10% | 15.19% |
| 2013 | 66.89% | 10.72% | 5.13% | 13.72% |
| 2014 | 64.90% | 10.88% | 5.62% | 14.92% |
| 2015 | 64.70% | 10.60% | 5.64% | 15.58% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 10.13% | 5.71% | 15.76% |
| 2017 | 64.17% | 10.06% | 6.09% | 15.91% |
| 2018 | 62.42% | 9.65% | 7.96% | 16.20% |
| 2019 | 63.11% | 8.81% | 8.06% | 16.13% |
| 2020 | 60.44% | 9.06% | 8.46% | 16.45% |
| 2021 | 59.20% | 9.32% | 8.35% | 17.09% |
Course assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian course assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White course assistants have the lowest average salary at $49,971.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,877 |
| White | $49,971 |
| Black or African American | $54,773 |
| Asian | $56,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,173 |
Average course assistant age
See how the average age of course assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Course assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Course assistant age breakdown
The average age of course assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the course assistant population.
Course assistant age breakdown
| Course Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Course assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for course assistants is bachelor's degree, with 73% of course assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Course assistants by degree level
| Course assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Course assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, course assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,299 annually. With a Master's degree, course assistants earn a median annual income of $56,305 compared to $49,537 for course assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,305 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,468 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,537 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,299 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,409 |
Course assistant employment statistics
Most course assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where course assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where course assistants work.
Course assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Course assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the course assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most course assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Course assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 5% |
Course assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for course assistants are education, non profits and hospitality.
Course assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Course assistant turnover and employment statistics
Course assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for course assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Course assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Course assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average course assistant tenure
The average course assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,524 course assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Course assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Course assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of course assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Course Assistant | 6.14% | - |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| English Language Assistant | 12.94% | 23,043 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Youth Development Extension Agent | 16.25% | 83,634 |
Similar course assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| English Language Assistant | 12.94% | 23,043 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Youth Development Extension Agent | 16.25% | 83,634 |
Foreign languages spoken by course assistants
The most common foreign language among course assistants is Spanish at 32.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 32.9%
- French, 12.7%
- Italian, 8.1%
- Mandarin, 7.5%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- Other, 31.9%
Course assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.9% |
| French | 12.7% |
| Italian | 8.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| Other | 31.9% |
