Distance education director demographics and statistics in the US
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Distance education director gender statistics
48.1% of distance education directors are women and 51.9% of distance education directors are men.
- Male, 51.9%
- Female, 48.1%
Distance education director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
Distance education director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,060
Female income
$62,331
Distance education director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in distance education director positions over time. Currently, 48.1% of distance education directors are female.
Distance education director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.39% | 44.61% |
| 2011 | 55.47% | 44.53% |
| 2012 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2013 | 56.07% | 43.93% |
| 2014 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2015 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
| 2016 | 54.58% | 45.42% |
| 2017 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2018 | 53.82% | 46.18% |
| 2019 | 52.22% | 47.78% |
| 2020 | 53.07% | 46.93% |
| 2021 | 51.85% | 48.15% |
Distance education director related jobs gender ratio
We compared distance education 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% |
| Distance Education Director | 52% | 48% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Distance education director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among distance education directors is White, which makes up 66.8% of all distance education directors. Comparatively, 14.2% of distance education directors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of distance education directors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Distance education director race
| Distance education director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Distance education director race and ethnicity over time
See how distance education director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Distance education director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.43% | 11.11% | 3.86% | 11.41% |
| 2011 | 71.13% | 11.12% | 3.38% | 11.94% |
| 2012 | 71.00% | 10.76% | 3.73% | 12.15% |
| 2013 | 70.62% | 10.67% | 3.75% | 12.36% |
| 2014 | 70.14% | 10.28% | 4.27% | 12.91% |
| 2015 | 70.34% | 10.34% | 3.94% | 12.59% |
| 2016 | 69.93% | 9.78% | 4.31% | 13.21% |
| 2017 | 69.59% | 9.74% | 4.50% | 13.82% |
| 2018 | 69.63% | 9.90% | 4.44% | 13.60% |
| 2019 | 70.01% | 9.01% | 4.59% | 13.82% |
| 2020 | 68.84% | 8.95% | 4.71% | 13.16% |
| 2021 | 66.76% | 9.94% | 4.36% | 14.23% |
Distance education director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian distance education directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White distance education directors have the lowest average salary at $67,231.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,020 |
| White | $67,231 |
| Black or African American | $67,791 |
| Asian | $70,205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,112 |
Average distance education director age
See how the average age of distance education directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Distance education 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 |
Distance education director age breakdown
The average age of distance education directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the distance education director population.
Distance education director age breakdown
| Distance Education Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Distance education director educational attainment
The most common degree for distance education directors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of distance education directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 2%
Distance education directors by degree level
| Distance education director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Distance education director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, distance education directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $101,411 annually. With a Master's degree, distance education directors earn a median annual income of $86,329 compared to $68,713 for distance education directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,329 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,713 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,411 |
Distance education director employment statistics
Company size where distance education directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where distance education directors work.
Distance education director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Distance education director turnover and employment statistics
Distance education director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for distance education directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Distance education director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Distance education 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 distance education director tenure
The average distance education director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 distance education directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Distance education director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Distance education director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of distance education 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Site Manager | 4.08% | 12,265 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Superintendent, Renting, Managing | 11.54% | 17,055 |
| Managed Care Director | 11.66% | 93,987 |
| Youth Leader | 14.16% | 31,851 |
| Distance Education Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar distance education director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Site Manager | 4.08% | 12,265 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Superintendent, Renting, Managing | 11.54% | 17,055 |
| Managed Care Director | 11.66% | 93,987 |
| Youth Leader | 14.16% | 31,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by distance education directors
The most common foreign language among distance education directors is Portuguese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Distance education director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |