Liberal arts dean demographics and statistics in the US
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Liberal arts dean gender statistics
57.1% of liberal arts deans are women and 42.9% of liberal arts deans are men.
- Female, 57.1%
- Male, 42.9%
Liberal arts dean gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% |
| Male | 42.9% |
Liberal arts dean gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$108,728
Female income
$99,376
Liberal arts dean gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in liberal arts dean positions over time. Currently, 57.1% of liberal arts deans are female.
Liberal arts dean gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.38% | 53.62% |
| 2011 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2012 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2013 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2014 | 45.38% | 54.62% |
| 2015 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2016 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
| 2017 | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 2018 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2019 | 43.21% | 56.79% |
| 2020 | 44.05% | 55.95% |
| 2021 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
Liberal arts dean related jobs gender ratio
We compared liberal arts 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% |
| Liberal Arts Dean | 43% | 57% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Liberal arts dean demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among liberal arts deans is White, which makes up 64.3% of all liberal arts deans. Comparatively, 13.9% of liberal arts deans are Black or African American and 13.0% of liberal arts deans are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.3%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Liberal arts dean race
| Liberal arts dean race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Liberal arts dean race and ethnicity over time
See how liberal arts dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Liberal arts dean race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.98% | 15.11% | 3.63% | 10.14% |
| 2011 | 68.67% | 15.12% | 3.15% | 10.67% |
| 2012 | 68.54% | 14.76% | 3.50% | 10.88% |
| 2013 | 68.16% | 14.67% | 3.53% | 11.09% |
| 2014 | 67.68% | 14.29% | 4.04% | 11.64% |
| 2015 | 67.88% | 14.35% | 3.72% | 11.32% |
| 2016 | 67.47% | 13.79% | 4.09% | 11.94% |
| 2017 | 67.13% | 13.74% | 4.28% | 12.55% |
| 2018 | 67.17% | 13.90% | 4.22% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 67.56% | 13.02% | 4.36% | 12.56% |
| 2020 | 66.38% | 12.95% | 4.48% | 11.89% |
| 2021 | 64.31% | 13.95% | 4.13% | 12.97% |
Liberal arts dean wage gap by race
According to our data, asian liberal arts deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White liberal arts deans have the lowest average salary at $106,199.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $110,053 |
| White | $106,199 |
| Black or African American | $106,974 |
| Asian | $110,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $110,180 |
Average liberal arts dean age
See how the average age of liberal arts deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Liberal arts 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 |
Liberal arts dean age breakdown
The average age of liberal arts deans is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the liberal arts dean population.
Liberal arts dean age breakdown
| Liberal Arts Dean Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Liberal arts dean educational attainment
The most common degree for liberal arts deans is bachelor's degree, with 57% of liberal arts deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 16%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Liberal arts deans by degree level
| Liberal arts dean degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Liberal arts dean wage gap by degree level
According to the data, liberal arts deans with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $152,312 annually. With a Master's degree, liberal arts deans earn a median annual income of $132,247 compared to $108,250 for liberal arts deans with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $132,247 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $108,250 |
| Doctorate Degree | $152,312 |
Liberal arts dean employment statistics
Company size where liberal arts deans work
Below, you can see the size of companies where liberal arts deans work.
Liberal arts dean jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 46% |
Liberal arts dean turnover and employment statistics
Liberal arts dean unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for liberal arts deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Liberal arts dean unemployment rate by year
| Year | Liberal arts 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 liberal arts dean tenure
The average liberal arts dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 liberal arts deans resumes in Zippia's database.
Liberal arts dean tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Liberal arts dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of liberal arts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Designer/Project Manager | 4.08% | 153,074 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Laboratory Administrative Director | 11.66% | 87,749 |
| Community Center Director | 14.16% | 43,915 |
| Liberal Arts Dean | 16.21% | - |
Similar liberal arts dean jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Designer/Project Manager | 4.08% | 153,074 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Laboratory Administrative Director | 11.66% | 87,749 |
| Community Center Director | 14.16% | 43,915 |
Foreign languages spoken by liberal arts deans
The most common foreign language among liberal arts deans is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Liberal arts dean languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
