Provost demographics and statistics in the US
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Provost gender statistics
45.8% of provosts are women and 54.2% of provosts are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Provost gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Provost gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,182
Female income
$90,005
Provost gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in provost positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of provosts are female.
Provost gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.67% | 42.33% |
| 2011 | 57.75% | 42.25% |
| 2012 | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 2013 | 58.34% | 41.66% |
| 2014 | 56.69% | 43.31% |
| 2015 | 56.42% | 43.58% |
| 2016 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2017 | 55.30% | 44.70% |
| 2018 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2019 | 54.52% | 45.48% |
| 2020 | 55.37% | 44.63% |
| 2021 | 54.16% | 45.84% |
Provost related jobs gender ratio
We compared provosts 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% |
| Provost | 54% | 46% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Provost demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among provosts is White, which makes up 65.3% of all provosts. Comparatively, 13.8% of provosts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of provosts are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Provost race
| Provost race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Provost race and ethnicity over time
See how provost racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Provost race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.00% | 13.05% | 3.78% | 10.99% |
| 2011 | 69.69% | 13.06% | 3.30% | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 69.57% | 12.70% | 3.65% | 11.73% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 12.62% | 3.68% | 11.94% |
| 2014 | 68.70% | 12.23% | 4.20% | 12.49% |
| 2015 | 68.90% | 12.29% | 3.87% | 12.17% |
| 2016 | 68.49% | 11.73% | 4.24% | 12.79% |
| 2017 | 68.15% | 11.68% | 4.43% | 13.40% |
| 2018 | 68.19% | 11.84% | 4.37% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 68.58% | 10.96% | 4.51% | 13.41% |
| 2020 | 67.40% | 10.89% | 4.63% | 12.74% |
| 2021 | 65.33% | 11.89% | 4.28% | 13.82% |
Provost wage gap by race
According to our data, asian provosts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White provosts have the lowest average salary at $97,412.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,638 |
| White | $97,412 |
| Black or African American | $98,260 |
| Asian | $101,918 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,777 |
Average provost age
See how the average age of provosts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Provost 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 |
Provost age breakdown
The average age of provosts is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the provost population.
Provost age breakdown
| Provost Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Provost educational attainment
The most common degree for provosts is bachelor's degree, with 68% of provosts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Provosts by degree level
| Provost degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Provost wage gap by degree level
According to the data, provosts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $149,676 annually. With a Master's degree, provosts earn a median annual income of $126,497 compared to $99,657 for provosts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,497 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,657 |
| Doctorate Degree | $149,676 |
Provost employment statistics
Company size where provosts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where provosts work.
Provost jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Provost turnover and employment statistics
Provost unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for provosts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Provost unemployment rate by year
| Year | Provost 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 provost tenure
The average provost stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,265 provosts resumes in Zippia's database.
Provost tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Provost LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of provosts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Area Manager | 4.08% | 46,664 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Condominium Association Manager | 11.54% | 5,539 |
| Pharmacist Manager | 11.66% | 61,178 |
| Housing Director | 14.16% | 9,396 |
| Provost | 16.21% | - |
Similar provost jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Area Manager | 4.08% | 46,664 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Condominium Association Manager | 11.54% | 5,539 |
| Pharmacist Manager | 11.66% | 61,178 |
| Housing Director | 14.16% | 9,396 |
Foreign languages spoken by provosts
The most common foreign language among provosts is Spanish at 41.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.5% and German is the third-most popular at 10.1%.
- Spanish, 41.6%
- French, 13.5%
- German, 10.1%
- Mandarin, 4.5%
- Arabic, 4.5%
- Other, 25.8%
Provost languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.6% |
| French | 13.5% |
| German | 10.1% |
| Mandarin | 4.5% |
| Arabic | 4.5% |
| Other | 25.8% |
