Private equity internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Private equity internship gender statistics
37.3% of private equity interns are women and 62.7% of private equity interns are men.
- Male, 62.7%
- Female, 37.3%
Private equity internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.7% |
| Female | 37.3% |
Private equity internship gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,538
Female income
$35,257
Private equity internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in private equity internship positions over time. Currently, 37.3% of private equity interns are female.
Private equity internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.16% | 26.84% |
| 2011 | 68.93% | 31.07% |
| 2012 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2013 | 74.47% | 25.53% |
| 2014 | 66.86% | 33.14% |
| 2015 | 65.68% | 34.32% |
| 2016 | 66.16% | 33.84% |
| 2017 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2018 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2019 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2020 | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 2021 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
Private equity internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared private equity interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Private Equity Internship | 63% | 37% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Private equity internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among private equity interns is White, which makes up 68.0% of all private equity interns. Comparatively, 14.1% of private equity interns are Asian and 7.7% of private equity interns are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Private equity internship race
| Private equity internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Private equity internship race and ethnicity over time
See how private equity internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Private equity internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.44% | 4.81% | 12.62% | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 74.93% | 4.46% | 14.14% | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 76.93% | 3.30% | 13.04% | 5.16% |
| 2013 | 75.59% | 6.21% | 11.23% | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 6.21% | 14.96% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 70.30% | 6.22% | 15.11% | 6.75% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 6.15% | 13.89% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 70.08% | 5.44% | 15.15% | 7.12% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 6.31% | 12.91% | 8.11% |
| 2019 | 69.42% | 6.96% | 13.11% | 8.22% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 5.46% | 13.09% | 9.10% |
| 2021 | 68.00% | 5.64% | 14.09% | 7.67% |
Private equity internship wage gap by race
According to our data, asian private equity interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american private equity interns have the lowest average salary at $34,686.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,571 |
| White | $39,526 |
| Black or African American | $34,686 |
| Asian | $43,853 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,630 |
Average private equity internship age
See how the average age of private equity interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Private equity internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | 38 |
| White | 35 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 35 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 40.5 |
Private equity internship age breakdown
The average age of private equity interns is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the private equity internship population.
Private equity internship age breakdown
| Private Equity Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Private equity internship educational attainment
The most common degree for private equity interns is bachelor's degree, with 73% of private equity interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Private equity interns by degree level
| Private equity internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Private equity internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, private equity interns with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,471 annually. With a Master's degree, private equity interns earn a median annual income of $47,375 compared to $39,782 for private equity interns with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,375 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,782 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,471 |
Private equity internship employment statistics
Most private equity interns work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where private equity interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where private equity interns work.
Private equity internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Private equity internship jobs by company type
Employees with the private equity internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most private equity interns prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Private equity internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Private equity internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for private equity interns are finance, professional and manufacturing.
Private equity internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 38% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Private equity internship turnover and employment statistics
Private equity internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for private equity interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Private equity internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Private equity internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 2.88% |
| 2013 | 2.84% |
| 2014 | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 2.13% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 2.49% |
Average private equity internship tenure
The average private equity internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,516 private equity interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Private equity internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 75% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Private equity internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of private equity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Management Director | 4.38% | 80,337 |
| Private Equity Internship | 7.33% | - |
| Portfolio Accountant | 7.40% | 41,323 |
| Tax Collection Coordinator | 7.56% | 42,263 |
| Special Tax Auditor | 7.65% | 54,408 |
| Senior Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 53,872 |
| Supervisory Examiner | 19.38% | 2,115 |
Similar private equity internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Management Director | 4.38% | 80,337 |
| Portfolio Accountant | 7.40% | 41,323 |
| Tax Collection Coordinator | 7.56% | 42,263 |
| Special Tax Auditor | 7.65% | 54,408 |
| Senior Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 53,872 |
| Supervisory Examiner | 19.38% | 2,115 |
Foreign languages spoken by private equity interns
The most common foreign language among private equity interns is Spanish at 26.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 17.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.9%.
- Spanish, 26.4%
- Mandarin, 17.1%
- Chinese, 11.9%
- French, 8.8%
- Japanese, 4.7%
- Other, 31.1%
Private equity internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.4% |
| Mandarin | 17.1% |
| Chinese | 11.9% |
| French | 8.8% |
| Japanese | 4.7% |
| Other | 31.1% |