Student clinician demographics and statistics in the US
Student clinician demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student clinician demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student clinician estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about student clinicians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 45,293 student clinicians currently employed in the United States.
- 83.5% of all student clinicians are women, while 16.5% are men.
- The average student clinician age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of student clinicians is White (76.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.6%), Black or African American (4.9%) and Asian (4.5%).
- In 2022, women earned 87% of what men earned.
- 6% of all student clinicians are LGBT.
- Student clinicians are 70% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Student clinician demographics by:
Student clinician gender statistics
83.5% of student clinicians are women and 16.5% of student clinicians are men.
- Female, 83.5%
- Male, 16.5%
Student clinician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.5% |
| Male | 16.5% |
Student clinician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,990
Female income
$48,969
Student clinician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student clinician positions over time. Currently, 83.5% of student clinicians are female.
Student clinician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.53% | 82.47% |
| 2011 | 15.59% | 84.41% |
| 2012 | 11.74% | 88.26% |
| 2013 | 14.26% | 85.74% |
| 2014 | 10.82% | 89.18% |
| 2015 | 16.47% | 83.53% |
| 2016 | 16.35% | 83.65% |
| 2017 | 18.72% | 81.28% |
| 2018 | 15.04% | 84.96% |
| 2019 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2020 | 16.39% | 83.61% |
| 2021 | 16.47% | 83.53% |
Student clinician related jobs gender ratio
We compared student clinicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Student Clinician | 16% | 84% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Student clinician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student clinicians is White, which makes up 76.8% of all student clinicians. Comparatively, 9.6% of student clinicians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of student clinicians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Student clinician race
| Student clinician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Student clinician race and ethnicity over time
See how student clinician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student clinician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.33% | 5.21% | 2.64% | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 82.31% | 5.12% | 2.80% | 8.06% |
| 2012 | 83.31% | 4.42% | 2.98% | 7.69% |
| 2013 | 83.35% | 4.58% | 2.46% | 8.09% |
| 2014 | 83.14% | 5.02% | 3.19% | 7.32% |
| 2015 | 83.56% | 4.65% | 2.62% | 7.85% |
| 2016 | 81.78% | 4.62% | 3.37% | 9.08% |
| 2017 | 82.47% | 4.15% | 2.69% | 9.47% |
| 2018 | 80.62% | 4.40% | 3.13% | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 82.57% | 4.24% | 3.37% | 8.25% |
| 2020 | 79.66% | 4.45% | 3.15% | 9.47% |
| 2021 | 76.81% | 4.91% | 4.52% | 9.63% |
Student clinician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,429 |
| White | $54,778 |
| Black or African American | $56,861 |
| Asian | $57,302 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,619 |
Average student clinician age
See how the average age of student clinicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student clinician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 42.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Student clinician age breakdown
The average age of student clinicians is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the student clinician population.
Student clinician age breakdown
| Student Clinician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Student clinician educational attainment
The most common degree for student clinicians is bachelor's degree, with 75% of student clinicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 15%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Student clinicians by degree level
| Student clinician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Student clinician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,239 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,774 |
Student clinician employment statistics
Most student clinicians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student clinicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student clinicians work.
Student clinician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Student clinician jobs by company type
Employees with the student clinician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student clinicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student clinician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 2% |
Student clinician jobs by industry
The most common industries for student clinicians are education, health care and non profits.
Student clinician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Health Care | 24% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Student clinician turnover and employment statistics
Student clinician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student clinicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student clinician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student clinician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 1.00% |
| 2018 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 0.89% |
Average student clinician tenure
The average student clinician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,785 student clinicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Student clinician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 77% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Student clinician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student clinicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Clinician | 5.69% | - |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Allergy Physician | 13.05% | 38,238 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar student clinician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Allergy Physician | 13.05% | 38,238 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by student clinicians
The most common foreign language among student clinicians is Spanish at 51.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 10.3% and French is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 51.8%
- Russian, 10.3%
- French, 7.1%
- Italian, 4.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Other, 22.8%
Student clinician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.8% |
| Russian | 10.3% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Italian | 4.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Other | 22.8% |
