Student engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Student engineer gender statistics
21.2% of student engineers are women and 78.8% of student engineers are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Student engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Student engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,132
Female income
$71,850
Student engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student engineer positions over time. Currently, 21.2% of student engineers are female.
Student engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2011 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 83.49% | 16.51% |
| 2013 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2014 | 82.63% | 17.37% |
| 2015 | 81.33% | 18.67% |
| 2016 | 83.20% | 16.80% |
| 2017 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2018 | 81.12% | 18.88% |
| 2019 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2020 | 77.21% | 22.79% |
| 2021 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
Student engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared student engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Student Engineer | 79% | 21% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Student engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student engineers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all student engineers. Comparatively, 15.9% of student engineers are Asian and 8.5% of student engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 15.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Student engineer race
| Student engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Student engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how student engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.89% | 3.31% | 13.80% | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 74.95% | 3.31% | 13.58% | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 75.38% | 3.54% | 12.74% | 6.80% |
| 2013 | 74.95% | 2.79% | 14.24% | 6.22% |
| 2014 | 72.98% | 2.89% | 15.35% | 7.22% |
| 2015 | 73.46% | 3.13% | 13.96% | 7.81% |
| 2016 | 71.48% | 3.33% | 15.05% | 8.40% |
| 2017 | 72.20% | 2.61% | 14.78% | 8.33% |
| 2018 | 72.99% | 2.92% | 14.41% | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 71.44% | 3.17% | 14.92% | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 67.93% | 2.88% | 16.42% | 9.19% |
| 2021 | 67.68% | 3.22% | 15.92% | 8.52% |
Student engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino student engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student engineers have the lowest average salary at $66,927.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,214 |
| White | $70,958 |
| Black or African American | $66,927 |
| Asian | $70,481 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,192 |
Average student engineer age
See how the average age of student engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Student engineer age breakdown
The average age of student engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the student engineer population.
Student engineer age breakdown
| Student Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Student engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Student engineers by degree level
| Student engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Student engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,598 annually. With a Master's degree, student engineers earn a median annual income of $79,647 compared to $71,280 for student engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,647 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,280 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,598 |
Student engineer employment statistics
Most student engineers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student engineers work.
Student engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Student engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the student engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student engineers prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Student engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 8% |
Student engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for student engineers are education, manufacturing and technology.
Student engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Student engineer turnover and employment statistics
Student engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average student engineer tenure
The average student engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,428 student engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Student engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Student engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Safety Manager | 3.67% | 100,044 |
| Student Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Senior Wind Energy Consultant | 5.25% | 9,022 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar student engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Program Safety Manager | 3.67% | 100,044 |
| Senior Wind Energy Consultant | 5.25% | 9,022 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by student engineers
The most common foreign language among student engineers is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and German is the third-most popular at 8.4%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- French, 10.5%
- German, 8.4%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Hindi, 3.8%
- Other, 26.2%
Student engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| French | 10.5% |
| German | 8.4% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Hindi | 3.8% |
| Other | 26.2% |
