Leadership internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Leadership internship demographics by:
Leadership internship gender statistics
56.3% of leadership interns are women and 43.7% of leadership interns are men.
- Female, 56.3%
- Male, 43.7%
Leadership internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% |
| Male | 43.7% |
Leadership internship gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,936
Female income
$38,244
Leadership internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in leadership internship positions over time. Currently, 56.3% of leadership interns are female.
Leadership internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.18% | 52.82% |
| 2011 | 43.75% | 56.25% |
| 2012 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
| 2013 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2014 | 42.70% | 57.30% |
| 2015 | 42.44% | 57.56% |
| 2016 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
| 2017 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
| 2018 | 46.77% | 53.23% |
| 2019 | 43.77% | 56.23% |
| 2020 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2021 | 43.73% | 56.27% |
Leadership internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared leadership interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Leadership Internship | 44% | 56% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Leadership internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among leadership interns is White, which makes up 59.3% of all leadership interns. Comparatively, 16.6% of leadership interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of leadership interns are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Leadership internship race
| Leadership internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Leadership internship race and ethnicity over time
See how leadership internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Leadership internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.59% | 11.60% | 3.79% | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 68.47% | 11.25% | 4.12% | 12.81% |
| 2012 | 67.69% | 11.67% | 4.71% | 12.68% |
| 2013 | 66.19% | 12.08% | 4.32% | 14.48% |
| 2014 | 65.39% | 11.63% | 4.92% | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 67.59% | 11.71% | 4.42% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | 66.94% | 10.59% | 4.44% | 14.59% |
| 2017 | 64.62% | 11.96% | 4.59% | 15.15% |
| 2018 | 68.62% | 8.98% | 4.53% | 13.75% |
| 2019 | 68.33% | 9.71% | 4.08% | 14.88% |
| 2020 | 63.97% | 9.16% | 5.12% | 16.04% |
| 2021 | 59.26% | 10.78% | 6.38% | 16.56% |
Leadership internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white leadership interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian leadership interns have the lowest average salary at $39,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,580 |
| White | $40,732 |
| Black or African American | $39,904 |
| Asian | $39,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,275 |
Average leadership internship age
See how the average age of leadership interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Leadership internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44.5 | 41 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 47 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 41 |
Leadership internship age breakdown
The average age of leadership interns is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the leadership internship population.
Leadership internship age breakdown
| Leadership Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Leadership internship educational attainment
The most common degree for leadership interns is bachelor's degree, with 75% of leadership interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Leadership interns by degree level
| Leadership internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Leadership internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, leadership interns with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,901 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, leadership interns earn a median annual income of $41,518 compared to $38,770 for leadership interns with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,901 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,980 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,518 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,770 |
Leadership internship employment statistics
Most leadership interns work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where leadership interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where leadership interns work.
Leadership internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Leadership internship jobs by company type
Employees with the leadership internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most leadership interns prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Leadership internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 8% |
Leadership internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for leadership interns are education, non profits and professional.
Leadership internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Leadership internship turnover and employment statistics
Leadership internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for leadership interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Leadership internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Leadership internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.49% |
| 2011 | 4.91% |
| 2012 | 4.86% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.44% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.54% |
| 2017 | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 2.89% |
Average leadership internship tenure
The average leadership internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,854 leadership interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Leadership internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 74% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Leadership internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of leadership interns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Digital Marketing Consultant | 10.00% | 99,520 |
| Operations, Senior Specialist | 11.05% | 101,959 |
| Air Pollution Inspector | 11.64% | 17,765 |
| Leadership Internship | 12.19% | - |
| Fundraising Coordinator | 19.25% | 19,121 |
Similar leadership internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Digital Marketing Consultant | 10.00% | 99,520 |
| Operations, Senior Specialist | 11.05% | 101,959 |
| Air Pollution Inspector | 11.64% | 17,765 |
| Fundraising Coordinator | 19.25% | 19,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by leadership interns
The most common foreign language among leadership interns is Spanish at 46.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 46.8%
- French, 11.5%
- Mandarin, 8.7%
- Chinese, 5.8%
- German, 4.8%
- Other, 22.4%
Leadership internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.8% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Mandarin | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Other | 22.4% |
