Program consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Program consultant gender statistics
53.4% of program consultants are women and 46.6% of program consultants are men.
- Female, 53.4%
- Male, 46.6%
Program consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% |
| Male | 46.6% |
Program consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,647
Female income
$67,370
Program consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program consultant positions over time. Currently, 53.4% of program consultants are female.
Program consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2011 | 49.29% | 50.71% |
| 2012 | 49.52% | 50.48% |
| 2013 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2014 | 47.41% | 52.59% |
| 2015 | 48.87% | 51.13% |
| 2016 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
| 2017 | 47.55% | 52.45% |
| 2018 | 49.48% | 50.52% |
| 2019 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2020 | 46.12% | 53.88% |
| 2021 | 46.57% | 53.43% |
Program consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared program consultants 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% |
| Program Consultant | 47% | 53% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Program consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program consultants is White, which makes up 66.4% of all program consultants. Comparatively, 11.7% of program consultants are Asian and 9.0% of program consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Program consultant race
| Program consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Program consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how program consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.15% | 7.98% | 8.37% | 6.47% |
| 2011 | 74.40% | 8.07% | 8.74% | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 73.34% | 8.45% | 9.15% | 6.91% |
| 2013 | 73.22% | 8.14% | 9.55% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 73.53% | 8.22% | 9.63% | 6.54% |
| 2015 | 72.44% | 7.75% | 9.90% | 7.53% |
| 2016 | 72.21% | 7.68% | 10.26% | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 71.79% | 7.98% | 10.28% | 7.51% |
| 2018 | 71.89% | 7.44% | 10.56% | 7.61% |
| 2019 | 69.68% | 7.99% | 11.25% | 8.48% |
| 2020 | 67.88% | 7.99% | 10.54% | 9.10% |
| 2021 | 66.37% | 8.24% | 11.69% | 9.02% |
Program consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian program consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american program consultants have the lowest average salary at $68,781.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,463 |
| White | $73,825 |
| Black or African American | $68,781 |
| Asian | $77,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,004 |
Average program consultant age
See how the average age of program consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Program consultant age breakdown
The average age of program consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the program consultant population.
Program consultant age breakdown
| Program Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Program consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for program consultants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of program consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Program consultants by degree level
| Program consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Program consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, program consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $88,650 annually. With a Master's degree, program consultants earn a median annual income of $83,026 compared to $73,793 for program consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,026 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,793 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,650 |
Program consultant employment statistics
Most program consultants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where program consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program consultants work.
Program consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Program consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the program consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Program consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 17% |
Program consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for program consultants are professional, government and health care.
Program consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Program consultant turnover and employment statistics
Program consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average program consultant tenure
The average program consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,694 program consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Program consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Program consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| SEM Specialist | 10.00% | 16,944 |
| Business Development And Administration | 11.05% | 99,901 |
| Driver's License Examiner | 11.64% | 3,149 |
| Program Consultant | 12.44% | - |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Similar program consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| SEM Specialist | 10.00% | 16,944 |
| Business Development And Administration | 11.05% | 99,901 |
| Driver's License Examiner | 11.64% | 3,149 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Foreign languages spoken by program consultants
The most common foreign language among program consultants is Spanish at 42.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 42.8%
- French, 12.7%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- Italian, 4.8%
- Russian, 4.4%
- Other, 29.6%
Program consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.8% |
| French | 12.7% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| Italian | 4.8% |
| Russian | 4.4% |
| Other | 29.6% |
