Scholar athlete demographics and statistics in the US
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Scholar athlete gender statistics
45.8% of scholar athletes are women and 54.2% of scholar athletes are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Scholar athlete gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Scholar athlete gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,544
Female income
$41,433
Scholar athlete gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scholar athlete positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of scholar athletes are female.
Scholar athlete gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.30% | 35.70% |
| 2011 | 61.81% | 38.19% |
| 2012 | 63.60% | 36.40% |
| 2013 | 60.59% | 39.41% |
| 2014 | 60.76% | 39.24% |
| 2015 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2016 | 58.79% | 41.21% |
| 2017 | 59.51% | 40.49% |
| 2018 | 54.09% | 45.91% |
| 2019 | 51.51% | 48.49% |
| 2020 | 51.81% | 48.19% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 45.77% |
Scholar athlete related jobs gender ratio
We compared scholar athletes 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% |
| Scholar Athlete | 54% | 46% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Scholar athlete demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scholar athletes is White, which makes up 66.5% of all scholar athletes. Comparatively, 13.0% of scholar athletes are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of scholar athletes are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Scholar athlete race
| Scholar athlete race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Scholar athlete race and ethnicity over time
See how scholar athlete racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scholar athlete race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.71% | 8.83% | 4.38% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 72.68% | 9.35% | 4.50% | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 73.11% | 7.76% | 5.12% | 10.14% |
| 2013 | 70.47% | 8.71% | 4.55% | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 71.45% | 9.11% | 4.30% | 11.32% |
| 2015 | 72.32% | 7.99% | 4.68% | 11.75% |
| 2016 | 68.94% | 9.78% | 5.18% | 11.93% |
| 2017 | 70.07% | 9.04% | 4.55% | 11.71% |
| 2018 | 69.27% | 8.59% | 5.72% | 11.96% |
| 2019 | 67.34% | 9.23% | 5.93% | 13.55% |
| 2020 | 64.36% | 9.98% | 6.01% | 13.61% |
| 2021 | 66.51% | 8.73% | 5.40% | 13.02% |
Scholar athlete wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scholar athletes have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White scholar athletes have the lowest average salary at $41,765.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,870 |
| White | $41,765 |
| Black or African American | $42,292 |
| Asian | $43,793 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,032 |
Average scholar athlete age
See how the average age of scholar athletes varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scholar athlete age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
Scholar athlete age breakdown
The average age of scholar athletes is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the scholar athlete population.
Scholar athlete age breakdown
| Scholar Athlete Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Scholar athlete educational attainment
The most common degree for scholar athletes is bachelor's degree, with 78% of scholar athletes earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Scholar athletes by degree level
| Scholar athlete degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Scholar athlete wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scholar athletes with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,637 annually. With a Master's degree, scholar athletes earn a median annual income of $48,298 compared to $41,878 for scholar athletes with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,298 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,470 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,637 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,878 |
Scholar athlete employment statistics
Most scholar athletes work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where scholar athletes work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scholar athletes work.
Scholar athlete jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Scholar athlete jobs by company type
Employees with the scholar athlete job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scholar athletes prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Scholar athlete jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 4% |
Scholar athlete jobs by industry
The most common industries for scholar athletes are education, non profits and government.
Scholar athlete industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Scholar athlete turnover and employment statistics
Scholar athlete unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scholar athletes between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scholar athlete unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scholar athlete unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average scholar athlete tenure
The average scholar athlete stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,061 scholar athletes resumes in Zippia's database.
Scholar athlete tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Scholar athlete LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scholar athletes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Softball Player | 6.54% | 294 |
| Scholar Athlete | 7.62% | - |
| Singing Telegram Performer | 8.54% | 217 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Regional Program Director | 14.31% | 96,999 |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | 2,751 |
Similar scholar athlete jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Softball Player | 6.54% | 294 |
| Singing Telegram Performer | 8.54% | 217 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Regional Program Director | 14.31% | 96,999 |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | 2,751 |
Foreign languages spoken by scholar athletes
The most common foreign language among scholar athletes is Spanish at 60.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 60.5%
- French, 7.0%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- German, 4.7%
- Russian, 4.7%
- Other, 18.4%
Scholar athlete languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.5% |
| French | 7.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Russian | 4.7% |
| Other | 18.4% |