Curriculum director demographics and statistics in the US
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Curriculum director gender statistics
71.3% of curriculum directors are women and 28.7% of curriculum directors are men.
- Female, 71.3%
- Male, 28.7%
Curriculum director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.3% |
| Male | 28.7% |
Curriculum director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,742
Female income
$59,823
Curriculum director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in curriculum director positions over time. Currently, 71.3% of curriculum directors are female.
Curriculum director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.74% | 68.26% |
| 2011 | 31.81% | 68.19% |
| 2012 | 30.43% | 69.57% |
| 2013 | 32.33% | 67.67% |
| 2014 | 30.87% | 69.13% |
| 2015 | 30.64% | 69.36% |
| 2016 | 31.03% | 68.97% |
| 2017 | 29.69% | 70.31% |
| 2018 | 30.38% | 69.62% |
| 2019 | 29.04% | 70.96% |
| 2020 | 29.74% | 70.26% |
| 2021 | 28.74% | 71.26% |
Curriculum director related jobs gender ratio
We compared curriculum 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% |
| Curriculum Director | 29% | 71% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Curriculum director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among curriculum directors is White, which makes up 65.1% of all curriculum directors. Comparatively, 14.2% of curriculum directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of curriculum directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Curriculum director race
| Curriculum director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Curriculum director race and ethnicity over time
See how curriculum director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Curriculum director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.76% | 12.77% | 3.86% | 11.42% |
| 2011 | 69.45% | 12.78% | 3.38% | 11.95% |
| 2012 | 69.32% | 12.42% | 3.73% | 12.16% |
| 2013 | 68.94% | 12.33% | 3.75% | 12.37% |
| 2014 | 68.46% | 11.95% | 4.27% | 12.92% |
| 2015 | 68.66% | 12.01% | 3.94% | 12.60% |
| 2016 | 68.25% | 11.45% | 4.32% | 13.23% |
| 2017 | 67.91% | 11.40% | 4.51% | 13.83% |
| 2018 | 67.95% | 11.56% | 4.44% | 13.61% |
| 2019 | 68.34% | 10.68% | 4.59% | 13.84% |
| 2020 | 67.16% | 10.61% | 4.71% | 13.18% |
| 2021 | 65.09% | 11.61% | 4.36% | 14.25% |
Curriculum director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian curriculum directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White curriculum directors have the lowest average salary at $62,699.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,282 |
| White | $62,699 |
| Black or African American | $63,024 |
| Asian | $64,392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,334 |
Average curriculum director age
See how the average age of curriculum directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Curriculum 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 |
Curriculum director age breakdown
The average age of curriculum directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the curriculum director population.
Curriculum director age breakdown
| Curriculum Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Curriculum director educational attainment
The most common degree for curriculum directors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of curriculum directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Curriculum directors by degree level
| Curriculum director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Curriculum director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, curriculum directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $80,751 annually. With a Master's degree, curriculum directors earn a median annual income of $73,141 compared to $63,516 for curriculum directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,141 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,516 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,751 |
Curriculum director employment statistics
Most curriculum directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where curriculum directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where curriculum directors work.
Curriculum director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Curriculum director jobs by company type
Employees with the curriculum director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most curriculum directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Curriculum director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 5% |
Curriculum director jobs by industry
The most common industries for curriculum directors are education, non profits and professional.
Curriculum director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Curriculum director turnover and employment statistics
Curriculum director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for curriculum directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Curriculum director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Curriculum 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 curriculum director tenure
The average curriculum director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 839 curriculum directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Curriculum director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Curriculum director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of curriculum 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Manager | 4.08% | 37,179 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Commercial Property Manager | 11.54% | 42,369 |
| Radiology Administrator | 11.66% | 52,840 |
| Family Manager | 14.16% | 18,211 |
| Curriculum Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar curriculum director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Manager | 4.08% | 37,179 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Commercial Property Manager | 11.54% | 42,369 |
| Radiology Administrator | 11.66% | 52,840 |
| Family Manager | 14.16% | 18,211 |
Foreign languages spoken by curriculum directors
The most common foreign language among curriculum directors is Spanish at 45.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 45.8%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 4.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Mandarin, 4.2%
- Other, 24.9%
Curriculum director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.8% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Mandarin | 4.2% |
| Other | 24.9% |
