Registrar vs student dean

The differences between registrars and student deans can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a registrar and a student dean. Additionally, a student dean has an average salary of $59,497, which is higher than the $40,632 average annual salary of a registrar.

The top three skills for a registrar include patients, customer service and medical terminology. The most important skills for a student dean are behavior issues, staff development, and crisis intervention.

Registrar vs student dean overview

	Registrar	Student Dean
Yearly salary	$40,632	$59,497
Hourly rate	$19.53	$28.60
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	12,723	10,422
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

What does a registrar do?

A registrar's role is to process and maintain accurate records within an institution or establishment. They are the main point of communication to obtain various kinds of information. In schools, a registrar is in charge of keeping a student or educator's academic, personal, and financial records. They also have the task of arranging a student's course and class schedules. Furthermore, a registrar may also have other administrative tasks such as responding to calls and other forms of correspondence, producing reports, and process requirements.

What does a student dean do?

A Student Dean is focused on responding to students' needs at a college or university. They plan and direct university activities related to student services and campus life.

Registrar vs student dean salary

Registrars and student deans have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Registrar	Student Dean
Average salary	$40,632	$59,497
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $56,000	Between $32,000 And $109,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New York	New York
Best paying company	The American Musical and Dramatic Academy	Dawson School
Best paying industry	Health Care	Education

Differences between registrar and student dean education

There are a few differences between a registrar and a student dean in terms of educational background:

	Registrar	Student Dean
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Business	Educational Leadership
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Registrar vs student dean demographics

Here are the differences between registrars' and student deans' demographics:

	Registrar	Student Dean
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 17.1% Female, 82.9%	Male, 61.2% Female, 38.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 4.3% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between registrar and student dean duties and responsibilities

Registrar example responsibilities.

Manage and prioritize a high volume of traumas and ambulances entering the ER.
Provide superior customer-orient support and manage non-cooperative patients such as those with addictions problems with tact and ease.
Code all inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, laboratory and radiology visits with appropriate ICD-9 and CPT codes.
Transport patients to and from rehabilitation unit.
Coordinate all radiology authorizations from physicians and insurance companies, adhering to appropriate CPT codes.
Admit patients to various outpatient departments of the hospital; including emergency, laboratory and radiology.

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Student dean example responsibilities.

Implement recruitment efforts with local schools and colleges.
Assist with tours of various HBCU and non-HBCU colleges and universities.
Foster a positive school culture through oversight of social activities including talent shows, prep rallies and community meetings.
Provide comprehensive oversight and direction.
Foster positive campus climate for very diverse student population.
Work cooperatively with other administrators to promote student success and a positive campus climate.

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Registrar vs student dean skills

Common registrar skills

Patients, 30%
Customer Service, 16%
Medical Terminology, 7%
Patient Registration, 4%
Data Entry, 3%
Patient Care, 3%

Common student dean skills

Behavior Issues, 9%
Staff Development, 7%
Crisis Intervention, 6%
Student Achievement, 5%
Progress Monitoring, 5%
Student Services, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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