Faculty advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Faculty advisor gender statistics
53.2% of faculty advisors are women and 46.8% of faculty advisors are men.
- Female, 53.2%
- Male, 46.8%
Faculty advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% |
| Male | 46.8% |
Faculty advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,790
Female income
$52,733
Faculty advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in faculty advisor positions over time. Currently, 53.2% of faculty advisors are female.
Faculty advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.81% | 42.19% |
| 2011 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
| 2012 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2013 | 55.49% | 44.51% |
| 2014 | 54.34% | 45.66% |
| 2015 | 54.43% | 45.57% |
| 2016 | 53.10% | 46.90% |
| 2017 | 52.22% | 47.78% |
| 2018 | 47.50% | 52.50% |
| 2019 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
| 2020 | 44.60% | 55.40% |
| 2021 | 46.77% | 53.23% |
Faculty advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared faculty advisors 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% |
| Faculty Advisor | 47% | 53% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Faculty advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among faculty advisors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all faculty advisors. Comparatively, 14.2% of faculty advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of faculty advisors 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%
Faculty advisor race
| Faculty advisor 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% |
Faculty advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how faculty advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Faculty advisor 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% |
Faculty advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino faculty advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american faculty advisors have the lowest average salary at $52,687.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,170 |
| White | $53,262 |
| Black or African American | $52,687 |
| Asian | $54,444 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,431 |
Average faculty advisor age
See how the average age of faculty advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Faculty advisor 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 |
Faculty advisor age breakdown
The average age of faculty advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the faculty advisor population.
Faculty advisor age breakdown
| Faculty Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Faculty advisor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Faculty advisors by degree level
| Faculty advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Faculty advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, faculty advisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,830 annually. With a Master's degree, faculty advisors earn a median annual income of $66,474 compared to $56,430 for faculty advisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,474 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,430 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,830 |
Faculty advisor employment statistics
Most faculty advisors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where faculty advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where faculty advisors work.
Faculty advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Faculty advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the faculty advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most faculty advisors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Faculty advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 5% |
Faculty advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for faculty advisors are education, professional and government.
Faculty advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Faculty advisor turnover and employment statistics
Faculty advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for faculty advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Faculty advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Faculty advisor 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 faculty advisor tenure
The average faculty advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,493 faculty advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Faculty advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Faculty advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of faculty advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Faculty Advisor | 10.75% | - |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Client Care Coordinator | 11.48% | 128,593 |
| Senior Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 34,607 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
Similar faculty advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Client Care Coordinator | 11.48% | 128,593 |
| Senior Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 34,607 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
Foreign languages spoken by faculty advisors
The most common foreign language among faculty advisors is Spanish at 40.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 40.7%
- French, 13.0%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- German, 3.7%
- Other, 31.4%
Faculty advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.7% |
| French | 13.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| German | 3.7% |
| Other | 31.4% |
