Higher education administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Higher education administrator gender statistics
56.0% of higher education administrators are women and 44.0% of higher education administrators are men.
- Female, 56.0%
- Male, 44.0%
Higher education administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% |
| Male | 44.0% |
Higher education administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,870
Female income
$48,942
Higher education administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in higher education administrator positions over time. Currently, 56.0% of higher education administrators are female.
Higher education administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.50% | 52.50% |
| 2011 | 47.57% | 52.43% |
| 2012 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
| 2013 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2014 | 46.49% | 53.51% |
| 2015 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2016 | 46.68% | 53.32% |
| 2017 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
| 2018 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2019 | 44.32% | 55.68% |
| 2020 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2021 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
Higher education administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared higher education administrators 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% |
| Higher Education Administrator | 44% | 56% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Higher education administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among higher education administrators is White, which makes up 65.2% of all higher education administrators. Comparatively, 14.2% of higher education administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of higher education administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Higher education administrator race
| Higher education administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Higher education administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how higher education administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Higher education administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.87% | 12.74% | 3.85% | 11.35% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 12.75% | 3.37% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 69.44% | 12.39% | 3.71% | 12.09% |
| 2013 | 69.06% | 12.30% | 3.74% | 12.30% |
| 2014 | 68.58% | 11.92% | 4.26% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 68.78% | 11.98% | 3.93% | 12.53% |
| 2016 | 68.37% | 11.42% | 4.30% | 13.15% |
| 2017 | 68.03% | 11.37% | 4.49% | 13.76% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 11.53% | 4.43% | 13.54% |
| 2019 | 68.45% | 10.65% | 4.58% | 13.77% |
| 2020 | 67.27% | 10.58% | 4.70% | 13.10% |
| 2021 | 65.20% | 11.58% | 4.35% | 14.18% |
Higher education administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian higher education administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White higher education administrators have the lowest average salary at $51,812.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,422 |
| White | $51,812 |
| Black or African American | $52,137 |
| Asian | $53,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,475 |
Average higher education administrator age
See how the average age of higher education administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Higher education administrator 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 |
Higher education administrator age breakdown
The average age of higher education administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the higher education administrator population.
Higher education administrator age breakdown
| Higher Education Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Higher education administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for higher education administrators is bachelor's degree, with 60% of higher education administrators 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, 60%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Higher education administrators by degree level
| Higher education administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Higher education administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, higher education administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,606 annually. With a Master's degree, higher education administrators earn a median annual income of $62,545 compared to $52,670 for higher education administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,545 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,670 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,606 |
Higher education administrator employment statistics
Most higher education administrators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where higher education administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where higher education administrators work.
Higher education administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Higher education administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the higher education administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most higher education administrators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Higher education administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 3% |
Higher education administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for higher education administrators are education, non profits and manufacturing.
Higher education administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Higher education administrator turnover and employment statistics
Higher education administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for higher education administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Higher education administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Higher education administrator 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 higher education administrator tenure
The average higher education administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 227 higher education administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Higher education administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Higher education administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of higher education administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Construction Program Manager | 4.08% | 106,264 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Property Management Assistant | 11.54% | 69,316 |
| Hospital Superintendent | 11.66% | 13,141 |
| Director Of Field Coordination | 14.16% | 50,895 |
| Higher Education Administrator | 16.21% | - |
Similar higher education administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Construction Program Manager | 4.08% | 106,264 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Property Management Assistant | 11.54% | 69,316 |
| Hospital Superintendent | 11.66% | 13,141 |
| Director Of Field Coordination | 14.16% | 50,895 |
Foreign languages spoken by higher education administrators
The most common foreign language among higher education administrators is Spanish at 35.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 35.0%
- French, 15.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Mandarin, 5.0%
- Slovak, 5.0%
- Other, 35.0%
Higher education administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Mandarin | 5.0% |
| Slovak | 5.0% |
| Other | 35.0% |