Student development advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Student development advisor demographics by:
Student development advisor gender statistics
48.2% of student development advisors are women and 51.8% of student development advisors are men.
- Male, 51.8%
- Female, 48.2%
Student development advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.8% |
| Female | 48.2% |
Student development advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,199
Female income
$94,913
Student development advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student development advisor positions over time. Currently, 48.2% of student development advisors are female.
Student development advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.63% | 37.37% |
| 2011 | 60.89% | 39.11% |
| 2012 | 60.66% | 39.34% |
| 2013 | 60.40% | 39.60% |
| 2014 | 59.28% | 40.72% |
| 2015 | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| 2016 | 58.07% | 41.93% |
| 2017 | 57.21% | 42.79% |
| 2018 | 52.53% | 47.47% |
| 2019 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2020 | 49.62% | 50.38% |
| 2021 | 51.80% | 48.20% |
Student development advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared student development advisors 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 Development Advisor | 52% | 48% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Student development advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student development advisors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all student development advisors. Comparatively, 14.2% of student development advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of student development advisors 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 development advisor race
| Student development advisor 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 development advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how student development advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student development advisor 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 development advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino student development advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student development advisors have the lowest average salary at $94,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,446 |
| White | $95,559 |
| Black or African American | $94,857 |
| Asian | $96,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,181 |
Average student development advisor age
See how the average age of student development advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student development advisor 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 development advisor age breakdown
The average age of student development advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the student development advisor population.
Student development advisor age breakdown
| Student Development Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Student development advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for student development advisors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of student development advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Student development advisors by degree level
| Student development advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Student development advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student development advisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,590 annually. With a Master's degree, student development advisors earn a median annual income of $111,057 compared to $99,378 for student development advisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $111,057 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,378 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,590 |
Student development advisor employment statistics
Most student development advisors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student development advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student development advisors work.
Student development advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Student development advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the student development advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student development advisors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student development advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 53% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 6% |
Student development advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for student development advisors are education, technology and non profits.
Student development advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Student development advisor turnover and employment statistics
Student development advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student development advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student development advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student development advisor 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 development advisor tenure
The average student development advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,219 student development advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Student development advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Student development advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student development advisors 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 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Student Development Advisor | 10.75% | - |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant Technology Coordinator | 11.48% | 118,510 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Mental Health Coordinator | 15.06% | 137,025 |
Similar student development advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant Technology Coordinator | 11.48% | 118,510 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Mental Health Coordinator | 15.06% | 137,025 |
Foreign languages spoken by student development advisors
The most common foreign language among student development advisors is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 15.2%
- Chinese, 5.8%
- German, 5.1%
- Arabic, 5.1%
- Other, 21.7%
Student development advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Arabic | 5.1% |
| Other | 21.7% |
