Student advocate demographics and statistics in the US
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Student advocate demographics by:
Student advocate gender statistics
63.9% of student advocates are women and 36.1% of student advocates are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Student advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Student advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,395
Female income
$27,004
Student advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student advocate positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of student advocates are female.
Student advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2011 | 45.02% | 54.98% |
| 2012 | 44.78% | 55.22% |
| 2013 | 44.51% | 55.49% |
| 2014 | 43.37% | 56.63% |
| 2015 | 43.45% | 56.55% |
| 2016 | 42.14% | 57.86% |
| 2017 | 41.29% | 58.71% |
| 2018 | 36.79% | 63.21% |
| 2019 | 38.36% | 61.64% |
| 2020 | 34.12% | 65.88% |
| 2021 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
Student advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared student advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Student Advocate | 36% | 64% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Student advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student advocates is White, which makes up 67.0% of all student advocates. Comparatively, 14.2% of student advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of student advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Student advocate race
| Student advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Student advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how student advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Student advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino student advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student advocates have the lowest average salary at $26,987.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,166 |
| White | $27,200 |
| Black or African American | $26,987 |
| Asian | $27,637 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,999 |
Average student advocate age
See how the average age of student advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Student advocate age breakdown
The average age of student advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the student advocate population.
Student advocate age breakdown
| Student Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Student advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for student advocates is bachelor's degree, with 69% of student advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Student advocates by degree level
| Student advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Student advocate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student advocates with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $32,415 annually. With a Master's degree, student advocates earn a median annual income of $31,943 compared to $28,365 for student advocates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,943 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,365 |
| Doctorate Degree | $32,415 |
Student advocate employment statistics
Most student advocates work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student advocates work.
Student advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Student advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the student advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student advocates prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 6% |
Student advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for student advocates are education, non profits and professional.
Student advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Student advocate turnover and employment statistics
Student advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average student advocate tenure
The average student advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,312 student advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Student advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Student advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Student Advocate | 10.75% | - |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Client Coordinator | 11.48% | 66,557 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Mental Health Unit Lead Psychologist | 15.06% | 84,954 |
Similar student advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Client Coordinator | 11.48% | 66,557 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Mental Health Unit Lead Psychologist | 15.06% | 84,954 |
Foreign languages spoken by student advocates
The most common foreign language among student advocates is Spanish at 54.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 54.6%
- French, 10.2%
- Arabic, 5.6%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Korean, 4.1%
- Other, 20.4%
Student advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.6% |
| French | 10.2% |
| Arabic | 5.6% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Korean | 4.1% |
| Other | 20.4% |
