Graduate advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Graduate advisor gender statistics
57.8% of graduate advisors are women and 42.2% of graduate advisors are men.
- Female, 57.8%
- Male, 42.2%
Graduate advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% |
| Male | 42.2% |
Graduate advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,509
Female income
$50,941
Graduate advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in graduate advisor positions over time. Currently, 57.8% of graduate advisors are female.
Graduate advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2011 | 51.39% | 48.61% |
| 2012 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
| 2013 | 50.87% | 49.13% |
| 2014 | 49.71% | 50.29% |
| 2015 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
| 2016 | 48.46% | 51.54% |
| 2017 | 47.59% | 52.41% |
| 2018 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2019 | 44.55% | 55.45% |
| 2020 | 40.07% | 59.93% |
| 2021 | 42.18% | 57.82% |
Graduate advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared graduate 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% |
| Graduate Advisor | 42% | 58% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Graduate advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among graduate advisors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all graduate advisors. Comparatively, 14.2% of graduate advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of graduate 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%
Graduate advisor race
| Graduate 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% |
Graduate advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how graduate advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Graduate 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% |
Graduate advisor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,587 |
| White | $51,725 |
| Black or African American | $50,874 |
| Asian | $53,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,977 |
Average graduate advisor age
See how the average age of graduate advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Graduate 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 |
Graduate advisor age breakdown
The average age of graduate advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the graduate advisor population.
Graduate advisor age breakdown
| Graduate Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Graduate advisor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Graduate advisors by degree level
| Graduate advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Graduate advisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,564 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,498 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,838 |
Graduate advisor employment statistics
Most graduate advisors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where graduate advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where graduate advisors work.
Graduate advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Graduate advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the graduate advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most graduate advisors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Graduate advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 12% |
Graduate advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for graduate advisors are education, non profits and professional.
Graduate advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Graduate advisor turnover and employment statistics
Graduate advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for graduate advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graduate advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Graduate 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 graduate advisor tenure
The average graduate advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 632 graduate advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Graduate advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Graduate advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of graduate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Graduate Advisor | 10.75% | - |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Case Management Supervisor | 11.48% | 143,820 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Similar graduate advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Case Management Supervisor | 11.48% | 143,820 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Foreign languages spoken by graduate advisors
The most common foreign language among graduate advisors is Spanish at 43.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.8% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 43.1%
- Chinese, 7.8%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- German, 3.9%
- Other, 33.4%
Graduate advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| Chinese | 7.8% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| German | 3.9% |
| Other | 33.4% |