Educational adviser demographics and statistics in the US
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Educational adviser gender statistics
62.1% of educational advisers are women and 37.9% of educational advisers are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Educational adviser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Educational adviser gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,177
Female income
$43,299
Educational adviser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in educational adviser positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of educational advisers are female.
Educational adviser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.76% | 51.24% |
| 2011 | 46.92% | 53.08% |
| 2012 | 46.68% | 53.32% |
| 2013 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2014 | 45.26% | 54.74% |
| 2015 | 45.35% | 54.65% |
| 2016 | 44.02% | 55.98% |
| 2017 | 43.16% | 56.84% |
| 2018 | 38.59% | 61.41% |
| 2019 | 40.19% | 59.81% |
| 2020 | 35.87% | 64.13% |
| 2021 | 37.90% | 62.10% |
Educational adviser related jobs gender ratio
We compared educational advisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Educational Adviser | 38% | 62% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Educational adviser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among educational advisers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all educational advisers. Comparatively, 14.2% of educational advisers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of educational advisers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Educational adviser race
| Educational adviser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Educational adviser race and ethnicity over time
See how educational adviser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Educational adviser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Educational adviser wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino educational advisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american educational advisers have the lowest average salary at $43,261.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,662 |
| White | $43,739 |
| Black or African American | $43,261 |
| Asian | $44,721 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,542 |
Average educational adviser age
See how the average age of educational advisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Educational adviser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Educational adviser age breakdown
The average age of educational advisers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the educational adviser population.
Educational adviser age breakdown
| Educational Adviser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Educational adviser educational attainment
The most common degree for educational advisers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of educational advisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Educational advisers by degree level
| Educational adviser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Educational adviser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, educational advisers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,865 annually. With a Master's degree, educational advisers earn a median annual income of $54,734 compared to $46,373 for educational advisers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,734 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,373 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,865 |
Educational adviser employment statistics
Most educational advisers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where educational advisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where educational advisers work.
Educational adviser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Educational adviser jobs by company type
Employees with the educational adviser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most educational advisers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Educational adviser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 9% |
Educational adviser jobs by industry
The most common industries for educational advisers are education, professional and non profits.
Educational adviser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Educational adviser turnover and employment statistics
Educational adviser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for educational advisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Educational adviser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Educational adviser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average educational adviser tenure
The average educational adviser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,144 educational advisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Educational adviser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Educational adviser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of educational advisers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Educational Adviser | 10.75% | - |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant Residence Manager | 11.48% | 14,136 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Similar educational adviser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant Residence Manager | 11.48% | 14,136 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Foreign languages spoken by educational advisers
The most common foreign language among educational advisers is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- French, 9.7%
- Arabic, 5.2%
- Chinese, 2.2%
- Vietnamese, 2.2%
- Other, 18.8%
Educational adviser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Arabic | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| Vietnamese | 2.2% |
| Other | 18.8% |
