Research/program director demographics and statistics in the US
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Research/program director demographics by:
Research/program director gender statistics
55.3% of research/program directors are women and 44.7% of research/program directors are men.
- Female, 55.3%
- Male, 44.7%
Research/program director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% |
| Male | 44.7% |
Research/program director gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,236
Female income
$75,545
Research/program director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research/program director positions over time. Currently, 55.3% of research/program directors are female.
Research/program director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.63% | 54.37% |
| 2011 | 45.72% | 54.28% |
| 2012 | 48.48% | 51.52% |
| 2013 | 43.08% | 56.92% |
| 2014 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2015 | 47.66% | 52.34% |
| 2016 | 45.59% | 54.41% |
| 2017 | 47.25% | 52.75% |
| 2018 | 43.37% | 56.63% |
| 2019 | 44.55% | 55.45% |
| 2020 | 47.65% | 52.35% |
| 2021 | 44.74% | 55.26% |
Research/program director related jobs gender ratio
We compared research/program directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Research/Program Director | 45% | 55% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Research/program director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research/program directors is White, which makes up 65.6% of all research/program directors. Comparatively, 14.4% of research/program directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of research/program directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Research/program director race
| Research/program director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Research/program director race and ethnicity over time
See how research/program director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research/program director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.47% | 7.92% | 4.66% | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 71.78% | 7.83% | 5.13% | 12.59% |
| 2012 | 73.57% | 7.45% | 4.66% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 72.84% | 6.84% | 5.11% | 12.83% |
| 2014 | 71.19% | 8.32% | 5.31% | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 70.77% | 7.70% | 4.51% | 13.49% |
| 2016 | 69.93% | 8.05% | 5.57% | 13.11% |
| 2017 | 71.92% | 7.72% | 5.62% | 11.43% |
| 2018 | 71.38% | 7.38% | 6.18% | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 70.73% | 7.02% | 6.43% | 12.53% |
| 2020 | 68.37% | 6.52% | 5.67% | 13.90% |
| 2021 | 65.63% | 7.85% | 6.35% | 14.43% |
Research/program director wage gap by race
According to our data, white research/program directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research/program directors have the lowest average salary at $75,568.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,230 |
| White | $78,931 |
| Black or African American | $75,568 |
| Asian | $78,399 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,105 |
Average research/program director age
See how the average age of research/program directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Research/program director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Research/program director age breakdown
The average age of research/program directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the research/program director population.
Research/program director age breakdown
| Research/Program Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Research/program director educational attainment
The most common degree for research/program directors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of research/program directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Research/program directors by degree level
| Research/program director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Research/program director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,970 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,782 |
Research/program director employment statistics
Most research/program directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research/program directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research/program directors work.
Research/program director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Research/program director jobs by company type
Employees with the research/program director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research/program directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research/program director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 4% |
Research/program director jobs by industry
The most common industries for research/program directors are education, non profits and health care.
Research/program director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Research/program director turnover and employment statistics
Research/program director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research/program directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research/program director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research/program director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average research/program director tenure
The average research/program director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 204 research/program directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Research/program director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Research/program director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research/program directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Horn Player | 6.54% | 149 |
| Head Coach | 7.62% | 22,027 |
| Bass Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Research/Program Director | 14.31% | - |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Similar research/program director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Horn Player | 6.54% | 149 |
| Head Coach | 7.62% | 22,027 |
| Bass Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Foreign languages spoken by research/program directors
The most common foreign language among research/program directors is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 22.7%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Hindi, 4.5%
- Bengali, 4.5%
- Other, 22.8%
Research/program director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 22.7% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Hindi | 4.5% |
| Bengali | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.8% |
