Practicum student demographics and statistics in the US
Practicum student demographics research summary. Zippia estimates practicum student demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our practicum student estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about practicum students after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 156,785 practicum students currently employed in the United States.
- 80.8% of all practicum students are women, while 19.2% are men.
- The average practicum student age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of practicum students is White (69.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 9% of all practicum students are LGBT.
- Practicum students are 61% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Practicum student demographics by:
Practicum student gender statistics
80.8% of practicum students are women and 19.2% of practicum students are men.
- Female, 80.8%
- Male, 19.2%
Practicum student gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.8% |
| Male | 19.2% |
Practicum student gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,885
Female income
$42,668
Practicum student gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in practicum student positions over time. Currently, 80.8% of practicum students are female.
Practicum student gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.97% | 80.03% |
| 2011 | 20.19% | 79.81% |
| 2012 | 20.46% | 79.54% |
| 2013 | 20.58% | 79.42% |
| 2014 | 20.24% | 79.76% |
| 2015 | 20.62% | 79.38% |
| 2016 | 20.64% | 79.36% |
| 2017 | 20.53% | 79.47% |
| 2018 | 20.95% | 79.05% |
| 2019 | 18.11% | 81.89% |
| 2020 | 18.69% | 81.31% |
| 2021 | 19.17% | 80.83% |
Practicum student related jobs gender ratio
We compared practicum students with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Practicum Student | 19% | 81% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Practicum student demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among practicum students is White, which makes up 69.7% of all practicum students. Comparatively, 12.5% of practicum students are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of practicum students are Black or African American.
- White, 69.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Practicum student race
| Practicum student race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Practicum student race and ethnicity over time
See how practicum student racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Practicum student race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.48% | 10.02% | 2.44% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 76.08% | 9.96% | 2.62% | 9.60% |
| 2012 | 75.90% | 9.82% | 2.67% | 9.73% |
| 2013 | 75.37% | 9.86% | 2.86% | 9.95% |
| 2014 | 75.46% | 9.79% | 2.86% | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 75.20% | 9.46% | 3.00% | 10.37% |
| 2016 | 74.35% | 9.87% | 3.01% | 10.77% |
| 2017 | 74.30% | 9.52% | 3.15% | 10.91% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 9.43% | 3.16% | 11.15% |
| 2019 | 73.19% | 9.74% | 3.34% | 11.63% |
| 2020 | 71.27% | 9.41% | 3.41% | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 69.70% | 9.70% | 3.65% | 12.52% |
Practicum student wage gap by race
According to our data, asian practicum students have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american practicum students have the lowest average salary at $43,591.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,521 |
| White | $44,503 |
| Black or African American | $43,591 |
| Asian | $46,227 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,631 |
Average practicum student age
See how the average age of practicum students varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Practicum student age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Practicum student age breakdown
The average age of practicum students is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the practicum student population.
Practicum student age breakdown
| Practicum Student Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Practicum student educational attainment
The most common degree for practicum students is bachelor's degree, with 71% of practicum students earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Practicum students by degree level
| Practicum student degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Practicum student wage gap by degree level
According to the data, practicum students with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,237 annually. With a Doctorate degree, practicum students earn a median annual income of $56,826 compared to $47,926 for practicum students with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,237 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,926 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,826 |
Practicum student employment statistics
Most practicum students work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where practicum students work
Below, you can see the size of companies where practicum students work.
Practicum student jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Practicum student jobs by company type
Employees with the practicum student job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most practicum students prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Practicum student jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 3% |
Practicum student jobs by industry
The most common industries for practicum students are education, health care and non profits.
Practicum student industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Health Care | 29% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Practicum student turnover and employment statistics
Practicum student unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for practicum students between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Practicum student unemployment rate by year
| Year | Practicum student unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average practicum student tenure
The average practicum student stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 16,617 practicum students resumes in Zippia's database.
Practicum student tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 81% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Practicum student LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of practicum students 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teacher Pre-School Teacher | 5.04% | 69,420 |
| General Education Teacher | 7.55% | 101,124 |
| Practicum Student | 8.89% | - |
| Chemistry Teacher | 11.94% | 66,677 |
Similar practicum student jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teacher Pre-School Teacher | 5.04% | 69,420 |
| General Education Teacher | 7.55% | 101,124 |
| Chemistry Teacher | 11.94% | 66,677 |
Foreign languages spoken by practicum students
The most common foreign language among practicum students is Spanish at 57.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 57.7%
- French, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- Chinese, 3.7%
- Russian, 3.2%
- Other, 21.0%
Practicum student languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.7% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| Russian | 3.2% |
| Other | 21.0% |
