Graduate school dean demographics and statistics in the US
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Graduate school dean gender statistics
53.1% of graduate school deans are women and 46.9% of graduate school deans are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Graduate school dean gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Graduate school dean gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,122
Female income
$66,808
Graduate school dean gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in graduate school dean positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of graduate school deans are female.
Graduate school dean gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.41% | 49.59% |
| 2011 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| 2012 | 48.88% | 51.12% |
| 2013 | 51.09% | 48.91% |
| 2014 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2015 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2016 | 49.59% | 50.41% |
| 2017 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
| 2018 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
| 2019 | 47.21% | 52.79% |
| 2020 | 48.06% | 51.94% |
| 2021 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
Graduate school dean related jobs gender ratio
We compared graduate school 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% |
| Graduate School Dean | 47% | 53% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Graduate school dean demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among graduate school deans is White, which makes up 66.0% of all graduate school deans. Comparatively, 13.5% of graduate school deans are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of graduate school deans are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Graduate school dean race
| Graduate school dean race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Graduate school dean race and ethnicity over time
See how graduate school dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Graduate school dean race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.63% | 12.68% | 3.81% | 10.70% |
| 2011 | 70.32% | 12.69% | 3.33% | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 70.20% | 12.32% | 3.68% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 69.82% | 12.24% | 3.71% | 11.65% |
| 2014 | 69.34% | 11.85% | 4.23% | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 69.54% | 11.91% | 3.90% | 11.88% |
| 2016 | 69.13% | 11.35% | 4.27% | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 68.79% | 11.31% | 4.46% | 13.11% |
| 2018 | 68.83% | 11.46% | 4.40% | 12.89% |
| 2019 | 69.21% | 10.58% | 4.54% | 13.11% |
| 2020 | 68.03% | 10.51% | 4.66% | 12.45% |
| 2021 | 65.96% | 11.51% | 4.31% | 13.52% |
Graduate school dean wage gap by race
According to our data, asian graduate school deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White graduate school deans have the lowest average salary at $69,966.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,724 |
| White | $69,966 |
| Black or African American | $70,321 |
| Asian | $71,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,781 |
Average graduate school dean age
See how the average age of graduate school deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Graduate school 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 |
Graduate school dean age breakdown
The average age of graduate school deans is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the graduate school dean population.
Graduate school dean age breakdown
| Graduate School Dean Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Graduate school dean educational attainment
The most common degree for graduate school deans is bachelor's degree, with 67% of graduate school deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Graduate school deans by degree level
| Graduate school dean degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Graduate school dean wage gap by degree level
According to the data, graduate school deans with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $89,918 annually. With a Master's degree, graduate school deans earn a median annual income of $81,501 compared to $70,904 for graduate school deans with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,501 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,904 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,918 |
Graduate school dean employment statistics
Company size where graduate school deans work
Below, you can see the size of companies where graduate school deans work.
Graduate school dean jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Graduate school dean turnover and employment statistics
Graduate school dean unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for graduate school deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graduate school dean unemployment rate by year
| Year | Graduate school 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 graduate school dean tenure
The average graduate school dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 269 graduate school deans resumes in Zippia's database.
Graduate school dean tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Graduate school dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of graduate school 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Gaming Manager | 8.19% | 95,196 |
| Funeral Planning Counselor | 9.30% | 38,843 |
| Condominium Manager | 11.54% | 4,179 |
| Chief Nursing Officer | 11.66% | 107,336 |
| Director Of Outreach | 14.16% | 17,318 |
| Graduate School Dean | 16.21% | - |
Similar graduate school dean jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Gaming Manager | 8.19% | 95,196 |
| Funeral Planning Counselor | 9.30% | 38,843 |
| Condominium Manager | 11.54% | 4,179 |
| Chief Nursing Officer | 11.66% | 107,336 |
| Director Of Outreach | 14.16% | 17,318 |
Foreign languages spoken by graduate school deans
The most common foreign language among graduate school deans is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 15.2%
- Italian, 12.1%
- Portuguese, 6.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Graduate school dean languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Italian | 12.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |
