Faculty dean demographics and statistics in the US
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Faculty dean gender statistics
46.2% of faculty deans are women and 53.8% of faculty deans are men.
- Male, 53.8%
- Female, 46.2%
Faculty dean gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.8% |
| Female | 46.2% |
Faculty dean gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,421
Female income
$85,717
Faculty dean gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in faculty dean positions over time. Currently, 46.2% of faculty deans are female.
Faculty dean gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.36% | 42.64% |
| 2011 | 57.44% | 42.56% |
| 2012 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2013 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
| 2014 | 56.37% | 43.63% |
| 2015 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2016 | 56.56% | 43.44% |
| 2017 | 54.99% | 45.01% |
| 2018 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
| 2019 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2020 | 55.05% | 44.95% |
| 2021 | 53.85% | 46.15% |
Faculty dean related jobs gender ratio
We compared faculty deans 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% |
| Faculty Dean | 54% | 46% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Faculty dean demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among faculty deans is White, which makes up 66.6% of all faculty deans. Comparatively, 14.7% of faculty deans are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of faculty deans are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Faculty dean race
| Faculty dean race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Faculty dean race and ethnicity over time
See how faculty dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Faculty dean race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.30% | 10.71% | 3.93% | 11.85% |
| 2011 | 70.99% | 10.72% | 3.45% | 12.37% |
| 2012 | 70.87% | 10.36% | 3.80% | 12.58% |
| 2013 | 70.49% | 10.27% | 3.83% | 12.79% |
| 2014 | 70.00% | 9.89% | 4.35% | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 70.20% | 9.95% | 4.02% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 69.79% | 9.39% | 4.39% | 13.65% |
| 2017 | 69.45% | 9.34% | 4.58% | 14.25% |
| 2018 | 69.50% | 9.50% | 4.52% | 14.03% |
| 2019 | 69.88% | 8.62% | 4.66% | 14.26% |
| 2020 | 68.70% | 8.55% | 4.78% | 13.60% |
| 2021 | 66.63% | 9.55% | 4.43% | 14.67% |
Faculty dean wage gap by race
According to our data, asian faculty deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White faculty deans have the lowest average salary at $91,340.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,510 |
| White | $91,340 |
| Black or African American | $91,978 |
| Asian | $94,719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,614 |
Average faculty dean age
See how the average age of faculty deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Faculty dean 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 |
Faculty dean age breakdown
The average age of faculty deans is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the faculty dean population.
Faculty dean age breakdown
| Faculty Dean Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Faculty dean educational attainment
The most common degree for faculty deans is bachelor's degree, with 43% of faculty deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 30%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Faculty deans by degree level
| Faculty dean degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Faculty dean wage gap by degree level
According to the data, faculty deans with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $128,982 annually. With a Master's degree, faculty deans earn a median annual income of $112,673 compared to $93,027 for faculty deans with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,673 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,027 |
| Doctorate Degree | $128,982 |
Faculty dean employment statistics
Most faculty deans work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where faculty deans work
Below, you can see the size of companies where faculty deans work.
Faculty dean jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Faculty dean jobs by company type
Employees with the faculty dean job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most faculty deans prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Faculty dean jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 87% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 3% |
Faculty dean jobs by industry
The most common industries for faculty deans are education, manufacturing and non profits.
Faculty dean industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Faculty dean turnover and employment statistics
Faculty dean unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for faculty deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Faculty dean unemployment rate by year
| Year | Faculty dean 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 faculty dean tenure
The average faculty dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 faculty deans resumes in Zippia's database.
Faculty dean tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Faculty dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of faculty deans 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HSE Manager | 4.08% | 22,562 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Landlord | 11.54% | 2,250 |
| Public Health Doctor | 11.66% | 55,728 |
| Welfare Director | 14.16% | 4,851 |
| Faculty Dean | 16.21% | - |
Similar faculty dean jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HSE Manager | 4.08% | 22,562 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Landlord | 11.54% | 2,250 |
| Public Health Doctor | 11.66% | 55,728 |
| Welfare Director | 14.16% | 4,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by faculty deans
The most common foreign language among faculty deans is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 10.7%
- Arabic, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Other, 46.4%
Faculty dean languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Other | 46.4% |