Student dean demographics and statistics in the US
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Student dean demographics by:
Student dean gender statistics
38.8% of student deans are women and 61.2% of student deans are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Student dean gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Student dean gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,324
Female income
$52,175
Student dean gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student dean positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of student deans are female.
Student dean gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 2011 | 64.58% | 35.42% |
| 2012 | 63.09% | 36.91% |
| 2013 | 65.13% | 34.87% |
| 2014 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2015 | 63.33% | 36.67% |
| 2016 | 63.75% | 36.25% |
| 2017 | 62.27% | 37.73% |
| 2018 | 63.04% | 36.96% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2020 | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| 2021 | 61.18% | 38.82% |
Student dean related jobs gender ratio
We compared student 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 Dean | 61% | 39% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Student dean demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student deans is White, which makes up 64.7% of all student deans. Comparatively, 14.3% of student deans are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of student deans are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Student dean race
| Student dean race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Student dean race and ethnicity over time
See how student dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student dean race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.38% | 13.03% | 3.88% | 11.53% |
| 2011 | 69.07% | 13.04% | 3.40% | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 68.94% | 12.67% | 3.75% | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 68.56% | 12.59% | 3.77% | 12.47% |
| 2014 | 68.08% | 12.20% | 4.29% | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 68.28% | 12.26% | 3.96% | 12.70% |
| 2016 | 67.87% | 11.70% | 4.33% | 13.33% |
| 2017 | 67.53% | 11.66% | 4.52% | 13.93% |
| 2018 | 67.57% | 11.81% | 4.46% | 13.71% |
| 2019 | 67.96% | 10.93% | 4.61% | 13.94% |
| 2020 | 66.78% | 10.86% | 4.73% | 13.28% |
| 2021 | 64.71% | 11.86% | 4.38% | 14.35% |
Student dean wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White student deans have the lowest average salary at $56,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,206 |
| White | $56,648 |
| Black or African American | $57,161 |
| Asian | $59,376 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,291 |
Average student dean age
See how the average age of student deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student 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 dean age breakdown
The average age of student deans is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the student dean population.
Student dean age breakdown
| Student Dean Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Student dean educational attainment
The most common degree for student deans is bachelor's degree, with 56% of student deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Student deans by degree level
| Student dean degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Student dean wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student deans with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $88,551 annually. With a Master's degree, student deans earn a median annual income of $74,335 compared to $58,007 for student deans with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,335 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,007 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,551 |
Student dean employment statistics
Most student deans work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student deans work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student deans work.
Student dean jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Student dean jobs by company type
Employees with the student dean job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student deans prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student dean jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
Student dean jobs by industry
The most common industries for student deans are education, government and non profits.
Student dean industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Student dean turnover and employment statistics
Student dean unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student dean unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student 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 dean tenure
The average student dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,980 student deans resumes in Zippia's database.
Student dean tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Student dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Construction Services | 4.08% | 82,948 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Assistant Community Manager | 11.54% | 17,497 |
| Hospital Director | 11.66% | 29,738 |
| Community Service Director | 14.16% | 21,590 |
| Student Dean | 16.21% | - |
Similar student dean jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Construction Services | 4.08% | 82,948 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Assistant Community Manager | 11.54% | 17,497 |
| Hospital Director | 11.66% | 29,738 |
| Community Service Director | 14.16% | 21,590 |
Foreign languages spoken by student deans
The most common foreign language among student deans is Spanish at 59.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 59.3%
- French, 9.8%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Portuguese, 4.1%
- German, 2.4%
- Other, 19.5%
Student dean languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.3% |
| French | 9.8% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Portuguese | 4.1% |
| German | 2.4% |
| Other | 19.5% |
