Student affairs dean demographics and statistics in the US
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Student affairs dean gender statistics
43.0% of student affairs deans are women and 57.0% of student affairs deans are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Student affairs dean gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Student affairs dean gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,016
Female income
$52,691
Student affairs dean gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student affairs dean positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of student affairs deans are female.
Student affairs dean gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2011 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2012 | 58.97% | 41.03% |
| 2013 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2014 | 59.47% | 40.53% |
| 2015 | 59.21% | 40.79% |
| 2016 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2017 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2018 | 58.91% | 41.09% |
| 2019 | 57.35% | 42.65% |
| 2020 | 58.18% | 41.82% |
| 2021 | 56.99% | 43.01% |
Student affairs dean related jobs gender ratio
We compared student affairs deans 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% |
| Student Affairs Dean | 57% | 43% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Student affairs dean demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student affairs deans is White, which makes up 65.2% of all student affairs deans. Comparatively, 13.6% of student affairs deans are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of student affairs deans are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 4.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Student affairs dean race
| Student affairs dean race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Student affairs dean race and ethnicity over time
See how student affairs dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student affairs dean race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.83% | 13.45% | 3.75% | 10.81% |
| 2011 | 69.52% | 13.46% | 3.27% | 11.33% |
| 2012 | 69.40% | 13.10% | 3.62% | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 69.01% | 13.01% | 3.64% | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 68.53% | 12.63% | 4.16% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 68.73% | 12.69% | 3.83% | 11.98% |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 12.13% | 4.21% | 12.61% |
| 2017 | 67.98% | 12.08% | 4.40% | 13.21% |
| 2018 | 68.02% | 12.24% | 4.33% | 12.99% |
| 2019 | 68.41% | 11.36% | 4.48% | 13.22% |
| 2020 | 67.23% | 11.29% | 4.60% | 12.56% |
| 2021 | 65.16% | 12.29% | 4.25% | 13.63% |
Student affairs dean wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student affairs deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White student affairs deans have the lowest average salary at $58,006.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,077 |
| White | $58,006 |
| Black or African American | $58,620 |
| Asian | $61,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,179 |
Average student affairs dean age
See how the average age of student affairs deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Student affairs dean 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 |
Student affairs dean age breakdown
The average age of student affairs deans is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the student affairs dean population.
Student affairs dean age breakdown
| Student Affairs Dean Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Student affairs dean educational attainment
The most common degree for student affairs deans is bachelor's degree, with 52% of student affairs deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Student affairs deans by degree level
| Student affairs dean degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Student affairs dean wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student affairs deans with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $97,749 annually. With a Master's degree, student affairs deans earn a median annual income of $79,677 compared to $59,634 for student affairs deans with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,677 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,634 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,749 |
Student affairs dean employment statistics
Company size where student affairs deans work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student affairs deans work.
Student affairs dean jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Student affairs dean turnover and employment statistics
Student affairs dean unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student affairs deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student affairs dean unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student affairs dean 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 student affairs dean tenure
The average student affairs dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 205 student affairs deans resumes in Zippia's database.
Student affairs dean tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Student affairs dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student affairs deans 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial Project Manager | 4.08% | 104,752 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Development And Housing Director | 11.54% | 52,422 |
| Lead Care Manager | 11.66% | 87,167 |
| Chief Of Service | 14.16% | 23,142 |
| Student Affairs Dean | 16.21% | - |
Similar student affairs dean jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial Project Manager | 4.08% | 104,752 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Development And Housing Director | 11.54% | 52,422 |
| Lead Care Manager | 11.66% | 87,167 |
| Chief Of Service | 14.16% | 23,142 |
Foreign languages spoken by student affairs deans
The most common foreign language among student affairs deans is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Korean, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
Student affairs dean languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Korean | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
