Debate director demographics and statistics in the US
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Debate director gender statistics
39.2% of debate directors are women and 60.8% of debate directors are men.
- Male, 60.8%
- Female, 39.2%
Debate director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.8% |
| Female | 39.2% |
Debate director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,264
Female income
$41,457
Debate director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in debate director positions over time. Currently, 39.2% of debate directors are female.
Debate director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.38% | 38.62% |
| 2011 | 61.88% | 38.12% |
| 2012 | 61.57% | 38.43% |
| 2013 | 61.16% | 38.84% |
| 2014 | 60.08% | 39.92% |
| 2015 | 60.88% | 39.12% |
| 2016 | 60.56% | 39.44% |
| 2017 | 61.13% | 38.87% |
| 2018 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2019 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2020 | 59.53% | 40.47% |
| 2021 | 60.78% | 39.22% |
Debate director related jobs gender ratio
We compared debate directors 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% |
| Debate Director | 61% | 39% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Debate director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among debate directors is White, which makes up 65.2% of all debate directors. Comparatively, 12.5% of debate directors are Asian and 10.0% of debate directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.2%
- Asian, 12.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Debate director race
| Debate director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Asian | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Debate director race and ethnicity over time
See how debate director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Debate director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.62% | 7.18% | 10.45% | 8.17% |
| 2011 | 71.31% | 7.03% | 11.17% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 70.90% | 7.32% | 11.04% | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 7.68% | 11.33% | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 70.13% | 7.31% | 11.00% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | 68.58% | 7.53% | 11.95% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 69.07% | 7.46% | 11.67% | 8.99% |
| 2017 | 68.15% | 7.21% | 12.84% | 9.04% |
| 2018 | 69.93% | 6.94% | 11.16% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 68.27% | 7.21% | 12.10% | 9.76% |
| 2020 | 66.34% | 6.92% | 11.74% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 65.19% | 7.04% | 12.54% | 10.04% |
Debate director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,910 |
| White | $43,994 |
| Black or African American | $43,115 |
| Asian | $46,077 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,278 |
Average debate director age
See how the average age of debate directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Debate director 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 |
Debate director age breakdown
The average age of debate directors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the debate director population.
Debate director age breakdown
| Debate Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Debate director educational attainment
The most common degree for debate directors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of debate directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Debate directors by degree level
| Debate director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Debate director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,794 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,791 |
Debate director employment statistics
Company size where debate directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where debate directors work.
Debate director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Debate director jobs by company type
Employees with the debate director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most debate directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Debate director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 6% |
Debate director turnover and employment statistics
Debate director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for debate directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Debate director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Debate director 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 debate director tenure
The average debate director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 debate directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Debate director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Debate director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of debate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| 5th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,358 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Debate Director | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar debate director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| 5th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,358 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by debate directors
The most common foreign language among debate directors is French at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Irish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- French, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Irish, 25.0%
Debate director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Irish | 25.0% |